Installing Different Operating System

A.Installing Microsoft Windows 8.1

Getting started
First Boot the CD/DVD (optical drive)

Figure A

The new light blue Windows flag is introduced.

After a few minutes, you'll see the Windows Setup screen shown in Figure B and you will
specify your language settings before clicking Next. When you do, Setup will perform some
more initialization tasks in the background.

Figure B

The first step in the installation is to specify your language settings.

As soon as the initial steps are taken care of, you'll see the Windows Setup screen shown
inFigure C and will click the Install Now button.

Figure C

To get started, just click the Install now button.

Collecting Information
Once you click the Install now button, you'll see the beginning of the information collection
phase of the installation procedure. As you can see in Figure D, the first step here is to
input the Windows 8 product key.

Figure D

25-characters code
that's used to
activate Windows

You'll enter your product key to start the information collection phase of the installation procedure.

The next step is to acknowledge that you accept the license terms, as shown in Figure E. If
you take the time to read through them, you will see that Microsoft has indeed radically
overhauled EULA as Ed Bott over at ZDNet wrote about in a recent column. Even if you don't
take the time to read the license terms during the installation, once you have installed
Windows 8, you can find the Microsoft Software License Agreement in the Windows Help
and Support system - just search with the term License. Not only is the license shorter in
length, but it is also much clearer and easier to read.

Figure E

The new EULA is much easier to read that previous versions.

When you are prompted to choose which type of installation you want to perform, as shown
inFigure F, you'll choose Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) type in order to perform
a clean install of Windows 8.

Figure F

In order to perform a clean install of Windows 8, you'll select the Custom option.

When you are prompted to choose where you want to install Windows, as shown in Figure
G, you'll see a list of any partitions that are currently on your hard disk. As you can see in
my example system there are actually four separate partitions. You may have a different
combination depending on your system.
As I mentioned, performing a clean install means blowing away all existing partitions. The
first partition in this list is labeled System Reserved and it was created automatically during
the Windows 7 installation. A new System Reserved partition will be created by Windows 8,
so you can remove existing one. The partition labeled Recovery contains the OEM recovery
for Windows 7. I created the recovery DVDs soon after I got the new system. It won't do me
any good going forward with Windows 8 anyway, so I will remove that partition too. The
partition labeled WIN7 contains the Windows 7 installation that I am replacing, so it is
definitely going. The partition labeled DATA contains all of my data that I copied to an
external hard disk, so it is safe to blow that one away too.

Figure G

On you example system there are four partitions that I will be blowing away.

To begin blowing away partitions, you start by clicking Drive options (advanced). When you
do so, you'll see a list of commands for managing partitions, as shown in Figure H.

Figure H

When you click Drive options (advanced), you'll see a list of commands for managing partitions.

Now, you'll select each of the partitions, one by one, and select the Delete command. When
you do, you'll see a confirmation prompt like the one shown in Figure I. Just click OK to
delete the partition.

Figure I

As you delete each partition, you'll be prompted to confirm the operation.

Once you delete each of the existing partitions, you'll see that all of the space will be
combined together in one chunk labeled Unallocated Space, as shown in Figure J. While
you could create a new partition and format it, you don't have to. Windows 8 will
automatically take care of that in the next step. So just go ahead and click Next.

Figure J

All of the space will be combined together in one chunk labeled Unallocated Space.

System
Reserved with
350 MB

This is Drive
C: select this
partition and
click next to

Installing Windows
When you click Next, Setup creates the partition, formats it, and then instantly moves into
the Installing Windows phase which begins with copying and getting files ready for the
installation, as shown in Figure K. This process will take a while to progress though, so you
can sit back and relax a bit.

Figure K

The Installing Windows stage begins with copying files from the DVD to the hard disk.

When this phase of the process is complete, Windows will alert you that it is going to restart
in order to continue, as shown in Figure L. If you are really impatient and really quick, you
can click the Restart now button.

Figure L

Windows will restart after the first part of the process is complete.

Upon restarting you'll see the black screen with the blue Windows logo and see that Setup is
getting devices ready, as shown in Figure M. As soon as that part of the process is complete,
Windows will alert you that it is going to restart again, as shown in Figure N.

Figure M

Windows Setup will get all installed devices ready to work with Windows 8.

Figure N

Windows will restart again.

Configuring Windows
When the system restarts, you'll be prompted to choose a color scheme for Windows 8 and a
PC name, as shown in Figure O. I chose a light blue color scheme for now. I can change it
later.

Figure O

You can choose a color schema and name your computer.

When the Settings screen appears, as shown in Figure P, you can choose to customize these
settings or you can allow Windows to use the express settings. If you are unsure, you can
click the Learn more link and get more details. I chose to use the express settings. I can
change any or all of these setting later if I want.

Figure P

You can customize the settings or just go the express route.

On the next screen, you'll choose how you want to sign on to Windows 8, as shown
in Figure Q. While you can choose to sign in with a local account, I would recommend that
you use an existing Microsoft (email) account, such as a Hotmail.com or a Live.com account.
If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can sign up for one or you can use any email
address that you want and Windows 8 will create an account for you.

Figure Q

It will be to your advantage to use an existing Microsoft account or to create one.

The advantage of using an existing Microsoft account or creating one is that you will be able
to instantly use the Windows Store, will be able to easily sync settings between multiple
Windows 8 computers, and be able to easily take advantage of other Windows 8 features. I
already have a Microsoft account, so I entered it here.
After filling the details of your account on the next couple of screens, you'll eventually see a
screen that changes color as it alerts you the Setup is getting your PC ready. The green
version of this screen is show in Figure R.

Figure R

While this screen changes color often, it will remain for a few minutes while Setup works in the background.

As you may know, Windows 8 comes with a host of native apps for the Start screen interface
that replace and add to the group of applications that used to come with previous versions
of Windows. The screen shown in Figure S indicates that Setup is installing those apps.

Figure S

As the last step in the installation, Windows 8 installs its set of native apps.

Once the apps are installed, you'll see the Start screen, as shown in Figure T, and can
begin using Windows 8.

Figure T

The Start screen appears when the installation procedure is complete.

B.Installing Linux Centos 7

Step:1 Load operating system, Boot your PC from DVD.

Step:2 Choose 'Install CentOS 7' option and press enter

Step:3 Choose your respective Language and click on Continue, in my case I

have choose English , as shown below

Step: 4 Change the Installation Destination , by default installer will do

automatic partitioning for your hard disk. To create your own
customize partition table click on 'Installation Destination'.

As you can see below I have around 30 GB hard drive for OS installation.
choose 'I will configure partitioning' then click Done

Step:5 Create the partition table , In my case I am putting everything under LVM
and created /boot , / and swap partition as shown below :

Click on Done

Click on Accept Changes

Step:6 Set Date & Time with your respective Zone

Step:7 Configure Networking and Set the hostname .

Step:8 Select the Software that you want to install. Click on "Software
Selection". In my case I am selecting Gnome Desktop as shown below :

Step:9 Now Click on Begin Installation .

Step:10 Set root password

Step:11 Create a User

Step:12 Installation is in Progress as shown below

Once the installation is completed, you will be required to reboot the machine as
shown below:

Step:13 When we first login to CentOS , Accept the EULA agreement

Below Screen will appear after login .

C.Installing Mac OS
Step 1 Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Insert a Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard installation disc into your optical

drive.

Hold down the option key and restart the computer to bring up the

boot option menu.

To begin the installation, click the install disc icon on the boot option
menu.

Step 2

When prompted, select your language and click the arrow button to
continue.

Step 3

After the installer loads, you will be greeted by a welcome window.

Select Disk Utility from the Utilities drop down menu.

Step 4

Select your new hard drive from the left column in Disk Utility.

The correct partition type needs to be set for your hard drive.
o

If it's a brand-new hard drive, it may have no partition listed.

For an Intel-based machine, you should have "GUID Partition

Table" listed.

For a Power-PC-based machine, you should have "Apple

Partition Map" listed.

If the incorrect partition type is listed, proceed to the next step to

delete and re-create the partition. If not, proceed to step 8.

Warning: Deleting the partition will erase the entire contents of the
partition.

Step 5

The following two steps are only necessary if your drive's partition is
set incorrectly. Erasing a partition will permanently erase all information
stored inside.
Select the partition on the drive and click the "-" button.
When prompted, click the "Remove" button to remove the drive's
existing partitions.
Once the partitions have been removed, click the "Options..." button.

Step 6
Select the partition scheme required for your machine:

Select "GUID Partition Table" for Intel-based machines.

Select "Apple Partition Map" for PowerPC-based machines.

Click "Ok."

Press the "+" button to add a new partition.

Press the "Apply" button.

Step 7

Click on the Erase tab.

Choose the Volume format (we recommend Mac OS Extended
(Journaled)).

Step 8

Type in a name for the drive. Apple names their drives "Macintosh HD"
from the factory.
Click Erase.

Step 9

A warning window will pop up and ask if you wish to continue with the
erasing process.
Click "Erase" on the warning window that has popped up.

Step 10

After erasing is done, quit Disk Utility.

Step 11

After quitting Disk Utility, proceed with the installation by clicking the
"Continue" button.

A window will open and ask if you agree to the Software License
Agreement.

Agree to the Software License Agreement by clicking the "Agree"

button.

Step 12

Make sure the correct hard drive is selected as the installation

destination.
Click "Continue" to proceed with the installation.

Step 13

We are now ready to install Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard on the hard drive.
Before proceeding to the next step, make sure that all of the installation
settings are correct.
Click "Install" to commence the installation.

Step 14

The installer will check the source DVD disk before starting the
installation process.

During this step, you will see a "skip" button. It is not necessary to
check the disk, and the "skip" button may be used. However, if you have
never used your disk before, or haven't used it recently, it is highly
recommended you check it.

Step 15

Leopard will now install onto the hard drive.

The installation process can range anywhere from a half hour to an

hour.

Step 16

If you are installing Leopard from a retail disk, please skip this step.
If you are installing an OEM version of Leopard, you need to install the
iLife applications and other software from the Applications Install Disc.

Step 17

The installation was successful. Click "Restart" to reboot the computer.

At this point you are finished with the Mac OS X install.

How to Install Windows Server 2012

1. Set Bios to Boot from a CD/DVD ROM

2. Press ENTER to boot from DVD.

Files will start loading.

3. Take the defaults on the Language screen, and click Next.

4. Click Install now on the install screen.

5. Click the second line item for the GUI. The default install is now Server
Core. Then click Next.

6. Read License Agreement, Turn on Checkbox I accept the license

terms, and then click Next.

7. Click Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced).

8. The disk you are using should be listed. If not, you will need to Load
driver. Select the disk you will be installing on. If you do not want to change
drive options (optional), Click Next. If you want to use Dual boot using Native

Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD), see below:

9. [Optional:] Click drive options; then you can create custom partitions.

10. [Optional:] Add a drive using Native Boot To Vhd: SHIFT-F10 to open a
command prompt window; Find installation drive (dir c:, dir d:, dir e:,
etc). Diskpart to open the Disk Partition Utility (the first four lines below are
all the same command and must run on the same line, separated here to
make it easier to read).Create vdisk file=e:\BootDemo.vhd type=expandable
maximum=40000. Attach disk. Exit. ThenRefresh.

11. It will then start copying files. This will take a while (could be 20 mins or
so depending on hardware performance).It will reboot a couple times
(automatically). After the first reboot, it will no longer be running off of the
DVD.

12. In the Password box, enter a new password for this computer. It must
meet complexity requirements. Re-enter the password in the second
password box, and then click Finish.

13. Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete at the same time to get the login screen

14. Enter password and press enter.

The Desktop will be displayed and Server Manager will be opened

automatically.

15. Pressing Windows Key on the keyboard will bring up the start screen
(formerly known as Start Menu). If you Right-Click on Computer, you will
see the new right-click menu is on the bottom of the screen instead of in a
dropdown box. Select Properties.

Self Check 3.2-1

Fill in the blank: Write your answer to a separate sheet.

1. The divisions of hard disk space?

2. The proper drive or partition where the OS installed for

Microsoft Windows?
3. 25-character code that's used to activate Windows?
4. Can create custom partition?
5. Keys combination to login or sign in on Microsoft

Windows 2012 server?

Answer Key
1. Partitions
2. Drive C
3. Product Key
4. Drive Options
5. Ctrl-Alt-Delete

TASK SHEET 3.1-2

Title

Installing Server Operating System.

: Given the necessary tools and materials you are

Performance Objective

going to Install Server Operating System.

: Operating System, manufacturers manual.

Supplies
Tools/Equipment

Server Computer CD ROM or Portable Device.

Steps/ Procedure:

1. Go to BIOS and make your bootable device as fist boot

2. Divide your partition in to 40% for drive C: and remaining is for drive
D:
3. Install windows 2012 server Operating System.
4. Install drivers for all device/peripherals.

Assessment Method:
Demonstration with questioning , Performance Criteria checklist

Performance Criteria Checklist for Task Sheet 3.1-2

Performance Criteria
Did you
1. Configured BIOS
2. Compared the system information to OS hardware minimum
requirements.
3. Created the partition correctly
4. Installed OS in correct drive
5. Installed all drivers for all device/peripherals.

YES

NO