Configure Computer System and Network

Configure Computer System and Network

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  Configure Computer Systemand Network Prepared by: EILLEN IVY A. PORTUGUEZ Siari John H. Roemer Memorial National High School
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  SYSTEM CONFIGURATION • Theway a system is set up, it is the assortment of components that make up the system. • Refer to either hardware or software, or the combination of both. • When you install a new device or program, you sometimes need to configure it, which means that you need to set various switches and jumpers for hardware and to define values parameters for software.
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  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELATEDTO NETWORKS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING A LADDER 1. Read the labels on the ladder, and follow any safety instructions written on it. 2. Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could easily lose your balance and fall. 3. Make sure that people in the area know you will be working there. 4. Cordon off the area with caution tape or safety cones. 5. When you are using a ladder that leans up against a wall, follow the instructions written on the ladder, and have someone hold the ladder to help keep it steady.
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  SAFETY RULES WHENWORKING WITH CABLES The tools required to install copper and fiber-optic cable may cause danger through improper use. When working with cables, strictly follow these safety rules: 1. Make sure that the tools you are using are in good working order. 2. Watch what you are doing, and take your time. Make sure that you do not cut yourself or place anyone in danger. 3. Always wear safety glasses when cutting, stripping, or splicing cables of any kind. Tiny fragments can injure your eyes. 4. Wear gloves whenever possible, and dispose of any waste properly. USE COMMON SENSE WHEN INSTALLING CABLES AND FIXING NETWORK PROBLEMS. CALL FOR ASSISTANCE FOR TASKS THAT YOU CANNOT DO ON YOUR OWN.
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  FIBER OPTIC SAFETY Fiber-opticcables are useful for communications, but they have certain hazards: 1. Dangerous chemicals 2. Tools with sharp edges 3. Light which you cannot see that can burn your eyes 4. Glass shards produced by cutting fiber-optic that can cause bodily harm
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  CHEMICALS • The solventsand glues used with fiber optics are dangerous. You should handle them with extreme care. Read the instructions on the label, and follow them carefully. Also, read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) that accompanies the chemicals to know to treat someone in case of emergency.
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  TOOLS • When workingwith any tool, safety should always be your first priority. Any compromise in safety could result in serious injury or even death. • The tools used for working with fiber optics have sharp cutting surfaces that are used to scribe glass.
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  GLASS SHARDS • Theprocess of cutting and trimming the strands of fiber-optic cables can produce tiny fragments of glass or plastic that can penetrate your eyes or skin and cause severe irritation. • The fibers can be extremely difficult to see on your skin because they are clear and small. • When you work with fiber-optic cabling, the working surface should be a dark mat so that you can see the tiny glass or plastic fragments.
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  HARMFUL LIGHT • Protectyour eyes from the harmful light that may be in the fiber-optic strands. • The light is a color that humans cannot see. It can damage your eyes before you can feet it.