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Discussion Board:-

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Scenario: Additional Details

As you continue to review the functionality of various operating systems, you also have to look at various components of the computers to ensure that your selected operating system (OS) is compatible with the hardware deployed in your environment. Your aim is to provide a standard operating environment in your business because standardization will help control cost, alleviate security issues, and provide a platform for better support. You have seen that there are many different OSs from which to choose. Now you will see how many choices there are for computer components.

As the system administrator, you are tasked with communicating information about computer components to employees at your company. You need to put a document together that describes the most important components.

Complete the following tasks:

1. Explain and define the following components:

o Hard drive
o RAM
o ROM
o CMOS
o Video card
o Network card
o Processor (CPU)
o CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
o Cache
o Motherboard

2- Discuss why it is important to standardize hardware as well as software.

Individual Project

As the lead Systems Administrator, you are responsible for training the information technology (IT) staff. You can use the information you collected from the Phase 2 DB to create a slide presentation for an introductory class you want to teach on the components of the personal computer (PC). This presentation will be a reference tool that your staff can use while troubleshooting.

Create a comprehensive slideshow according to the following directions:

• Explain the following list of components:

o Hard drive
o RAM (random access memory)
o ROM (read-only memory)
o CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
o Video card
o Network card
o Processor (CPU)
o CD-ROM
o Cache
o Motherboard

• Include a title page and a reference slide.

• Include images.

• Prepare separate slides for each component with narrative in the speaker notes.