Overview

• Refurbish 10 computers in lab.
• Upgrade 11 computers from Win98 to WinXP (our 10 plus one already at our site)
• Install more memory on the pastor’s computer
• Connect all computers to the network

Our preparation involved

• Formatting and partitioning all hard drives
• Installing Windows 98, Windows Updates, and additional software on each computer.
• Testing all hardware (cd-rom drives, NIC, sound, floppy, etc.).

• Making sure storage size of hard drive is adequate for the upgrade to Win XP.

• Installing additional memory if necessary.

• Installing drivers for USB Flash drives and additional drivers.

• Testing and setting network connectivity by using ping and ipconfig.

• Testing software for making desired changes to settings.

• Making master software and drivers disks for on-site installations.

• Making ethernet cables for additional computers

• Gathering tools, additional memory cards, hard-drives and equipment for on-site set-up.

• Maintaining communication between our group and our site leader, Donna, through her frequent correspondence with Jennifer.

• Confirmed that WinXP licenses were purchased for the on-site upgrades.

After Arriving

• Moved out old computers and monitors and replaced them with our refurbished machines.
• Cleaned out desk space around each computer and cleaned the computer cases.
• Connected monitors, speakers, mice, and plugged in power to each computer and monitor.
• Plugged in each computer to the network hub to start the OS upgrades.
• Installed all software and configured the firewall on each computer.
• Configured the anti-virus software to get automatic updates and run full system scans every morning.
• Set Windows logins and passwords for each computer.
• Set password protected screensaver for the two computers in the small lab.
• Set Windows Updates to automatically download.
• Took pictures of final lab and as a group with our site coordinators