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Aside from the techniques discussed above on how to maintain Computer Networks, give more any ideas or techniques on how to maintain Computer Networks.

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CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY T3 CAMPUS Department of Information Technology ITEC 90 - Network Fundamentals Practicing Caution Data Protection is one of the first steps of troubleshooting. Computer data must first be protected before starting any work on a client or customer's computer. A technician can be blamed or held liable if data loss occurs because of improper data handling. Backing Up Data Backup is the copy of data on a computer or hard drive that is saved to an external media such as DVD, CD, or flash drive. In any organization, back-ups are routinely done - may it be daily, weekly, or on a monthly basis. This is to ensure that the organization's data are protected and are readily available. If unsure whether a backup has been done, do not conduct troubleshooting activities on a client's computer. Make sure to verify the following with the customer first: Date of last backup Content of backup Data integrity of backup - Data Integrity is the maintenance of the accuracy and consistency of the data. It is making sure that the data can be properly retrieved or restored in its optimum quality. Availability of backup media for data restoration . Maintaining Computer Systems and Networks A properly maintained computer gives higher speeds, may it be via RAM or on the Internet, regardless of hardware set-up and configurations. This lesson will give some tips on how to maintain computer systems and networks over time. Routine Maintenance Clean Browsers Use the computer's Disk Cleanup Utility included in the Windows System. In the same way, you can also download third party, freeware programs such as CCleaner to do the clean- up for you. Search and Delete Spyware and Viruses from the device Third party software like AVG Anti-Virus can be used for maintenance. Or use the Windows Security built in on Windows 10 devices. 2 X Defragment the hard drive routinely to keep the device running smoothly Local Disk (C:) Properties General Tools Hardware Sharing Emor checking This option check the volume to STORE Check Now Dehation This option ideagment files on the volume Defragment Now OK Cancel CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY T3 CAMPUS Department of Information Technology ITEC 90 - Network Fundamentals Uninstall programs that are no longer used Delete files that are no longer needed. The freer space a computer has, the faster it will perform. The computer's performance will increase. Remove Startup Programs Use the msconfig command in the RUN command prompt to open up a window that will allow you to uncheck startup programs that are no longer used. Doing this will improve start up and boot down times a lot. Third party software such as CCleaner can also be used for this purpose. OOOood Dead write Use your computer's disk management systems For windows, select Performance and Maintenance. Choose "Rearrance items on your hard disk" and "Free up space on your hard disk" or simply run Disk Cleanup. Camp CSC DO CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Information Technology T3 CAMPUS ITEC 90 - Network Fundamentals Maintenance Basics How to Perform Disk Clean Up? 1. Start Menu > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Clean Up 2. Select Drive to Clean Up > Click OK 3. Check all items that need to be removed > Click OK How to Clear Internet History? 1 Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Click Internet Options 2. Click "Clear History 3. Click OK 1 How to Clear Internet "Temporary Internet Files? Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Click Internet Options 2. Click "Delete Files" 3. Check "Delete All Offline Content 4. Click OK 1 How to Run Scan disk and Disk Defragmenter without Interruption? Start Menu > Run > In Run, type "MSCONFIG", then click OK MSCONFIG will appear 2. Select Selective Startup 3. Uncheck"Load Startup Group Items". Click OK 4. Click Yes to Restart Computer Upon Restart 5. Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Click Display 6. Select the "Screen Saver" tab 7. Change the Screen Saver Drop menu to "None. Click OK Then Perform Scan Disk, Start Menu > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Scan Disk After Scan Disk, Perform Disk Defragmenter Start Menu > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter > Select which disk to Defragment. Click OK After Disk Defragmenter Start Menu > Run > In Run, type "MSCONFIG", click OK. MSCONFIG will appear Select "Normal Start Up". Click OK. Click Yes to Restart Computer Upon Restart Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Click Display Select the "Screen Saver tab Change the Screen Saver Drop Menu to "None". Click OK Maintaining Hardware 1. Always Run your computer on an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) It is an electrical apparatus that gives emergency power when a computer's main power fails. This will help protect the device from electric surges, Phone lines for modems and cat 5 or cat 6 network lines also need surge suppression as they can and will take out your network card or modem in an electric storm. 2. Open up your computer Dust can accumulate in your computer in less than a year, depending on how dusty your house. Check every few months. Make sure to follow proper computer assembly and disassembly. CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY T3 CAMPUS Department of Information Technology ITEC 90 - Network Fundamentals 3. Be careful when plugging peripherals to the computer Ports can be easily damaged when mishandled. These repairs can be quite costly Quiz 9: Aside from the techniques discussed above on how to maintain Computer Networks, give more any ideas or techniques on how to maintain Computer Networks. 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