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Topic A:�� Classroom setup
All our courses assume that each student has a personal computer to use during the class. Our hands-on approach to learning requires that they do. This topic gives information on how to set up the classroom to teach this course.
Hardware requirements
Each student�s personal computer, and the Instructor�s computer, should have:
��� A processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
��� 1 GB RAM for 32-bit; 2 GB RAM for 64-bit
��� Hard-disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit; 20 GB for 64-bit
��� Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
��� Monitor set to at least 1024�768
A variety of Windows 8-compatible devices for use in the unit titled �Devices.�
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
��� Windows 8 Pro
Network requirements
The following network components and connectivity are also required for this course:
��� Internet access, for the following purposes:
��� Downloading the latest critical updates and service packs
��� Completing activities throughout the course
��� A network printer to complete an activity in the unit titled �Devices.�
Classroom setup instructions
Before you teach this course, you will need to perform the following steps to set up each student computer and a computer for the instructor.
1�� Install Windows 8 according to the software publisher�s instructions.
a�� Select the language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method.
b�� Install Windows on at least a 25 GB partition.
c�� Name the PC COMPUTERXX, where XX is a unique number that will be assigned to each student workstation. So, for example, COMPUTER01, COMPUTER02, and so on. Use COMPUTER00 for the Instructor computer.
d�� On the Setting page, click Customize.
��� Click �Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.�
��� Under Windows Update, select �Don�t set up Windows Update.� Students will do this during class. Also, under �Help protect your privacy and your PC,� turn off Windows SmartScreen Filters. Click Next.
��� Click Next to leave the defaults on the �Send Microsoft info�� page.
��� Click Next again.
e�� On the �Sign in to your PC page,� click �Sign in without a Microsoft account.�
f��� Click Local account. For each student computer, enter a user name of USERXX, where XX is the unique number assigned to that workstation. So, for example, on COMPUTER01 you�d create USER01, and so on. Use a password of !pass1234. In the password hint, type classroom default.
g�� Click Finish.
2�� ONLY ON THE INSTRUCTOR COMPUTER: Create a HomeGroup.
a�� Open Control Panel. Under Network and Internet, click �Choose homegroup and sharing options.�
b�� Click �Create a homegroup.�
c�� Click Next.
d�� Click Next to accept the default shared items.
e�� Write down the HomeGroup password for the instructor. He or she will need it during class. Click Finish.
3�� ONLY ON THE INSTRUCTOR COMPUTER: Create and share a folder named C:\File backups.
4�� Assemble any Windows 8-compatible devices for the activities in the unit titled �Devices.�
5�� Ensure that the network printer required in the unit titled �Devices� is installed and ready.
Topic B:�� Frequently asked questions
There are no frequently asked questions for this course at this time.
Topic C:�� Course notes
There are no notes for this course at this time.
Topic D:�� Additional information
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