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Performance Logs and Alerts

Windows allows alerts to be set so that if a certain counter goes over a specified limit, the Administrator can be alerted, e.g. If the Processor usage goes above 80% a network message will be sent to the administrator. Log files can be created to help analyse system performance and establish baselines values for the…

Performance Monitor

Performance Monitor allows you to view your computer’s performance for such things as the Processor and Hard Disk usage. Using Performance Monitor can help identify potential bottlenecks which may be slowing a system down. It can also be used to monitor the performance of other machines on the network. Use the buttons below to navigate…

Monitoring and Optimisation

In order to keep a computer running smoothly, you must monitor its performance by using the Windows performance monitor tool. Using the performance monitor tool you can identify potential bottlenecks and resolve them. Windows also provides an event viewer which allows you to view possible system errors and conflicts. Use the buttons below to navigate…

Power Management and UPS

A computer’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is software through which the operating system communicates with hardware devices. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is the current standard for the way the BIOS works. Windows supports not only ACPI but also some BIOS versions based on older Advanced Power Management (APM) designs. Some machines aren’t capable of…

Hardware Profiles

Hardware Profiles tell your Windows computer which devices to start and what setting to use for each device. You can have more than one hardware profile on a Windows XP/2003 computer. Hardware profiles are useful if you have a portable computer and use it in a variety of locations. When you first install Windows Server…

Driver Signing

Driver signing is a digital imprint that is Microsoft’s way of guaranteeing that a driver has been tested and will work with the operating system. Digitally signing a file is the process by which you can guarantee that a particular file comes from the source that it claims to come from. The application of driver…

Installing New Devices

When a physical device such as a PCI card is inserted into a machine it may still require installing within the operating system. A logical device can be “removed” while the physical device remains connected! Plug and Play (PnP) devices are fairly easy to work with. A computer can usually deal with these without much…

Hardware in Windows XP/2003

Hardware Support; Windows XP/2003 includes support for numerous devices, including DVD, multiple monitors, cameras and wireless communication. Plug and Play (PnP); Plug and Play is a standard that allows hardware to configure itself, with the least amount of user-intervention. Universal Serial Bus (USB); Allows you to connect devices to your computer without restarting. USB1 runs…

Printing Quiz

This quiz covers the the training module “Printing”. This module contains two lessons. Here is a summary of the previous lessons. Printing Overview Installing and Configuring Printers [mtouchquiz 10]

Installing and Configuring Printers

This Lesson will show you how to configure printers, both locally and on a network. Also covered is Sharing a Printer, Print Scheduling and Spooling. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To Add a new Local Printer, open the Printers and Faxes folder from the start menu and click on Add a…