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GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-18T19:37:32Z

Rodi0005: /* The Big Difference */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are apart of Intel's BIOS preolacement called EFI. While the EFI boot process is minimalistic in it's approach, it did include a new partitioning specification based on GUIDs. The best feature of the new specification deals with the number of allowed partitons. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref> Another major advantage of GPT disks centers around the location of the partition table. While the partiton table is only stored in one location with a MBR disk, there are two locations with a GPT disk, providing some redundancy and resiliency in the event of hardware failure.

While windows 7 supports GPT disk drives, it does not boot from GPT partitons. If windows is involved, and GPT partitions are wanted, I recommend using two hard drives, one with windows and a linux-swap partition, the other with freeBSD/linux/solaris/unix partitons. AFAIK, Windows server 2008+ supports booting from GPT disks, but there are no good examples of their configurations.

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)

[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Start GParted====
[[File:gpartedMenu.png]]

====Create a new Partition Table====
[[File:createTable.png]]

====Click the Advanced menu====
[[File:advTable.png]]

====Select the GPT option====
[[File:gptOption.png]]

====Apply the GPT settings====
[[File:applyGPT.png]]

====Create your first GUID Partition====
[[File:newPartition.png]]

===CLI Tools for GPT partitions===
Due to the relatively recent appearance of the GUID Partition Table standard, there are only a few Command Line Tools which can recognize and or manipulate GPT partitions.

Currently, the makers of fdisk have released a GPT compatible utility "gdisk" which can be run from the command line ( CLI ). Also there is the freeBSD "gpt" utility.

==Works Cited==
<references/>

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-18T19:28:15Z

Rodi0005: /* CLI Tools for GPT partitions */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)

[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Start GParted====
[[File:gpartedMenu.png]]

====Create a new Partition Table====
[[File:createTable.png]]

====Click the Advanced menu====
[[File:advTable.png]]

====Select the GPT option====
[[File:gptOption.png]]

====Apply the GPT settings====
[[File:applyGPT.png]]

====Create your first GUID Partition====
[[File:newPartition.png]]

===CLI Tools for GPT partitions===
Due to the relatively recent appearance of the GUID Partition Table standard, there are only a few Command Line Tools which can recognize and or manipulate GPT partitions.

Currently, the makers of fdisk have released a GPT compatible utility "gdisk" which can be run from the command line ( CLI ). Also there is the freeBSD "gpt" utility.

==Works Cited==
<references/>

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-14T04:57:22Z

Rodi0005: /* Booting a LiveCD */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)

[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Start GParted====
[[File:gpartedMenu.png]]

====Create a new Partition Table====
[[File:createTable.png]]

====Click the Advanced menu====
[[File:advTable.png]]

====Select the GPT option====
[[File:gptOption.png]]

====Apply the GPT settings====
[[File:applyGPT.png]]

====Create your first GUID Partition====
[[File:newPartition.png]]

===CLI Tools for GPT partitions===
Due to the relatively recent appearance of the GUID Partition Table standard, there are only a few Command Line Tools which can recognize and or manipulate GPT partitions.

currently, the makers of fdisk have released a GPT compatible utility "gdisk" which can be run from the command line ( CLI ).

==Works Cited==
<references/>

Franske CNT-2311

2010-05-14T04:56:15Z

Rodi0005: /* Projects */

This is the homepage for the CNT-2311 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZwb1VFOXh2bTJfS0FuRV92ZnR6eHc6MA Student Sign-In for 1/19/2010]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Syllabus|Spring 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Schedule|Spring 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Commands|Spring 2010 Commands by Session]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Lab Point Sheet|Lab/Homework Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Network Simulation Project|Network Simulation Project]]

== Projects ==

* [[Dual Booting]]

* [[GUID Partiton Table]]

* [[Linux VLAN Trunking]]

* [[Installing Webmin]]

*[[Nat Masquerading and Firewall]]

* [http://cnt.lextron.net/Control_Web_Access_With_Squid Control Web Access with SQUID]

* [[Installing MyBB Forum]]

* [[openvpn]]

* [[Zoneminder]]

== Resources ==
=== Software ===
* [http://www.virtualbox.org Virtualbox]
=== Major Linux Distributions ===
* [http://www.debian.org Debian]
** [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]
* [http://www.redhat.com Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)]
** [http://centos.org CentOS]
** [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora]
* [http://www.gentoo.org Gentoo]
* [http://www.opensuse.org OpenSUSE (Novell)]
=== Online Linux Tutuorials ===
* [http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner Beginning Linux from Linux.org]\
* [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PostfixBasicSetupHowto Postfix Basic Setup]

Franske CNT-2311

2010-05-14T04:55:46Z

Rodi0005: /* Projects */

This is the homepage for the CNT-2311 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZwb1VFOXh2bTJfS0FuRV92ZnR6eHc6MA Student Sign-In for 1/19/2010]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Syllabus|Spring 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Schedule|Spring 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Commands|Spring 2010 Commands by Session]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Lab Point Sheet|Lab/Homework Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Network Simulation Project|Network Simulation Project]]

== Projects ==

* [[Dual Booting]]

* [[GUID_Partiton_Table]]

* [[Linux VLAN Trunking]]

* [[Installing Webmin]]

*[[Nat Masquerading and Firewall]]

* [http://cnt.lextron.net/Control_Web_Access_With_Squid Control Web Access with SQUID]

* [[Installing MyBB Forum]]

* [[openvpn]]

* [[Zoneminder]]

== Resources ==
=== Software ===
* [http://www.virtualbox.org Virtualbox]
=== Major Linux Distributions ===
* [http://www.debian.org Debian]
** [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]
* [http://www.redhat.com Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)]
** [http://centos.org CentOS]
** [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora]
* [http://www.gentoo.org Gentoo]
* [http://www.opensuse.org OpenSUSE (Novell)]
=== Online Linux Tutuorials ===
* [http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner Beginning Linux from Linux.org]\
* [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PostfixBasicSetupHowto Postfix Basic Setup]

Franske CNT-2311

2010-05-14T04:54:35Z

Rodi0005: /* Projects */

This is the homepage for the CNT-2311 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZwb1VFOXh2bTJfS0FuRV92ZnR6eHc6MA Student Sign-In for 1/19/2010]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Syllabus|Spring 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Schedule|Spring 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Commands|Spring 2010 Commands by Session]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Lab Point Sheet|Lab/Homework Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Network Simulation Project|Network Simulation Project]]

== Projects ==

* [[Dual Booting]]

* [[GUID Partition Table]]

* [[Linux VLAN Trunking]]

* [[Installing Webmin]]

*[[Nat Masquerading and Firewall]]

* [http://cnt.lextron.net/Control_Web_Access_With_Squid Control Web Access with SQUID]

* [[Installing MyBB Forum]]

* [[openvpn]]

* [[Zoneminder]]

== Resources ==
=== Software ===
* [http://www.virtualbox.org Virtualbox]
=== Major Linux Distributions ===
* [http://www.debian.org Debian]
** [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]
* [http://www.redhat.com Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)]
** [http://centos.org CentOS]
** [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora]
* [http://www.gentoo.org Gentoo]
* [http://www.opensuse.org OpenSUSE (Novell)]
=== Online Linux Tutuorials ===
* [http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner Beginning Linux from Linux.org]\
* [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PostfixBasicSetupHowto Postfix Basic Setup]

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T12:14:27Z

Rodi0005:

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)
[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Start GParted====
[[File:gpartedMenu.png]]

====Create a new Partition Table====
[[File:createTable.png]]

====Click the Advanced menu====
[[File:advTable.png]]

====Select the GPT option====
[[File:gptOption.png]]

====Apply the GPT settings====
[[File:applyGPT.png]]

====Create your first GUID Partition====
[[File:newPartition.png]]

===CLI Tools for GPT partitions===
Due to the relatively recent appearance of the GUID Partition Table standard, there are only a few Command Line Tools which can recognize and or manipulate GPT partitions.

currently, the makers of fdisk have released a GPT compatible utility "gdisk" which can be run from the command line ( CLI ).

==Works Cited==
<references/>

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T12:04:53Z

Rodi0005:

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)
[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Start GParted====
[[File:gpartedMenu.png]]

====Create a new Partition Table====
[[File:createTable.png]]

====Click the Advanced menu====
[[File:advTable.png]]

====Select the GPT option====
[[File:gptOption.png]]

====Apply the GPT settings====
[[File:applyGPT.png]]

====Create your first GUID Partition====
[[File:newPartition.png]]

==Works Cited==
<references/>

File:NewPartition.png

2010-05-11T12:04:44Z

Rodi0005: Creating a GUID Partition

Creating a GUID Partition

File:ApplyGPT.png

2010-05-11T12:02:49Z

Rodi0005: Applying the change from MBR (default) to GPT

Applying the change from MBR (default) to GPT

File:GptOption.png

2010-05-11T12:02:04Z

Rodi0005: GPT Option in GParted

GPT Option in GParted

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:59:55Z

Rodi0005:

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)
[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Step 1: Start GParted====
[[File:gpartedMenu.png]]

====Step 2: Create a new Partition Table====
[[File:createTable.png]]

====Step 3: Click the Advanced menu====
[[File:advTable.png]]

==Works Cited==
<references/>

File:AdvTable.png

2010-05-11T11:58:01Z

Rodi0005: Partition Table advanced options menu

Partition Table advanced options menu

File:CreateTable.png

2010-05-11T11:56:41Z

Rodi0005: Creating a new Partition Table

Creating a new Partition Table

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:54:52Z

Rodi0005: /* GParted Configuration */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)
[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref> Disclaimer: While this tool is great addition to a LiveCD, I have had mixed results when using it on an existing install.

====Step 1: Start GParted====

==Works Cited==
<references/>

File:GpartedMenu.png

2010-05-11T11:54:31Z

Rodi0005: GParted location in Gnome Panel

GParted location in Gnome Panel

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:47:33Z

Rodi0005: /* Booting a LiveCD */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)
[[File:tryUbuntu.png]]

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref>

==Works Cited==
<references/>

File:TryUbuntu.png

2010-05-11T11:46:32Z

Rodi0005: Ubuntu LiveCD welcome screen

Ubuntu LiveCD welcome screen

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:45:37Z

Rodi0005: /* Booting a LiveCD */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

Your system should look something like this (if using ubuntu disk)

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref>

==Works Cited==
<references/>

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:44:30Z

Rodi0005: /* GParted Configuration */

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref>

==Works Cited==
<references/>

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:31:40Z

Rodi0005:

'''GPT ( GUID Partition Table )''' is an alternative to the more common MBR ( Master Boot Record ) partition table.

==The Big Difference==
GPT disks are not limited to four primary partitions. '''GPT disks are NOT limited to four primary partitions''' Per the specifications, there is a limit of 128 partitons, each able to surpass the 2TB limitation of exended MBR disks, which is a '''huge''' step forward. <ref> Intel GPT White Paper 1.0, December 2009 http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031158.htm </ref>

==GNU/Linux How-To==
Creating and booting from a GPT disk in linux is not difficult, but the process requires the use of some buried tools and options. Is is important to note that many of the currently included CLI utilities do not support GPT. Do not fear, as there are alternatives which can be installed from most distribution repositories. This walkthrough uses the ubuntu 10.04 desktop installation cd. For following this walkthrough, I would also recommend a mint liveCD or Knoppix, as they are both Debian based.

===Booting a LiveCD===
This walkthrough makes uses of a liveCD. If you can already boot a LiveCD, proceed to the next section. If you are not familiar with the term, a liveCD runs an operating system off of a CD, allowing the user to either test a new Operating System and/or run Utilities.

Grab a recent liveCD from your favorite distro as long as gParted is an included package, insert it into your cd-rom, dvd-rom, or br-rom drive, and reboot.

Enter your Bios by pressing the key sequence displayed during or before your systems POST test. Usually this is the "del" key the "esc" key or a "F#" key. Once in your system's bios there should be a "Boot Device Priority" menu. Move or make sure your optical drive or drives are at the '''top'' of the list. save your settings, usually "F10" which will cause your system to reboot a second time.

While your system boots a text option to press either a certain key combination or any key should appear. Follow these instructions, and get a good cup of coffee. I recommend Sumatra as a single-origin coffee. By the time your back at your desk, there should be a desktop environment at the ready.

===GParted Configuration===
'''GParted''' is the "GNOME partition [application/]editor for creating, reorganizing, and deleting disk partitions."<ref gparted man page, http://gparted.sourceforge.net/docs/man-page/C/gparted.8.html /ref>

==Works Cited==
<references/>

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:27:46Z

Rodi0005:

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T11:23:09Z

Rodi0005: /* GNU/Linux How-To */

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T10:53:13Z

Rodi0005:

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T10:39:08Z

Rodi0005: /* The Big Difference */

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T10:38:19Z

Rodi0005: /* The Big Difference */

GUID Partiton Table

2010-05-11T10:23:57Z

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Franske CNT-2311

2010-05-11T08:38:01Z

Rodi0005: /* Projects */

This is the homepage for the CNT-2311 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZwb1VFOXh2bTJfS0FuRV92ZnR6eHc6MA Student Sign-In for 1/19/2010]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Syllabus|Spring 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Schedule|Spring 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Commands|Spring 2010 Commands by Session]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Lab Point Sheet|Lab/Homework Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Network Simulation Project|Network Simulation Project]]

== Projects ==

* [[Dual Booting]]

* [[Grub2]]

* [[Linux VLAN Trunking]]

* [[Installing Webmin]]

*[[Nat Masquerading and Firewall]]

* [http://cnt.lextron.net/Control_Web_Access_With_Squid Control Web Access with SQUID]

== Resources ==
=== Software ===
* [http://www.virtualbox.org Virtualbox]
=== Major Linux Distributions ===
* [http://www.debian.org Debian]
** [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]
* [http://www.redhat.com Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)]
** [http://centos.org CentOS]
** [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora]
* [http://www.gentoo.org Gentoo]
* [http://www.opensuse.org OpenSUSE (Novell)]
=== Online Linux Tutuorials ===
* [http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner Beginning Linux from Linux.org]\
* [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PostfixBasicSetupHowto Postfix Basic Setup]

Franske CNT-2311

2010-03-16T19:03:25Z

Rodi0005: /* Projects */

This is the homepage for the CNT-2311 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZwb1VFOXh2bTJfS0FuRV92ZnR6eHc6MA Student Sign-In for 1/19/2010]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Syllabus|Spring 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Schedule|Spring 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Commands|Spring 2010 Commands by Session]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Lab Point Sheet|Lab/Homework Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]

== Projects ==

* [[Dual Booting]]

* [http://cnt.lextron.net/Grub2 GRUB 2 Configuration]

== Resources ==
=== Software ===
* [http://www.virtualbox.org Virtualbox]
=== Major Linux Distributions ===
* [http://www.debian.org Debian]
** [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]
* [http://www.redhat.com Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)]
** [http://centos.org CentOS]
** [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora]
* [http://www.gentoo.org Gentoo]
* [http://www.opensuse.org OpenSUSE (Novell)]
=== Online Linux Tutuorials ===
* [http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner Beginning Linux from Linux.org]

Franske CNT-2311

2010-03-16T19:01:56Z

Rodi0005: /* Projects */

This is the homepage for the CNT-2311 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZwb1VFOXh2bTJfS0FuRV92ZnR6eHc6MA Student Sign-In for 1/19/2010]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Syllabus|Spring 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Schedule|Spring 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 SP10 Commands|Spring 2010 Commands by Session]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Labs|Lab List]]
* [[Franske CNT-2311 Lab Point Sheet|Lab/Homework Point Sheet]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]

== Projects ==

* [[Dual Booting]]

* [[GRUB 2 Configuration]]

== Resources ==
=== Software ===
* [http://www.virtualbox.org Virtualbox]
=== Major Linux Distributions ===
* [http://www.debian.org Debian]
** [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]
* [http://www.redhat.com Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)]
** [http://centos.org CentOS]
** [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora]
* [http://www.gentoo.org Gentoo]
* [http://www.opensuse.org OpenSUSE (Novell)]
=== Online Linux Tutuorials ===
* [http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner Beginning Linux from Linux.org]