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Chapter 2 Linux Installation and Usage

^ Preparation and installation of Fedora Linux using good practices.

^ Outline the structure of Linux interface.

^ Enter basic shell commands and find command documentation.

^ Properly shutdown the Linux OS

Preparing for Installation

• Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
• The minimum requirement s for Fedora 13 Linux can be found :

http://docs.fedoraproject.org

• Preinstallation checklist
• A system checklist that can compared against the HCL during installation.
• Information will include :

• CPU (Type /MHz)

• RAM (Mb)

• Keyboard model and layout

• Hard Disk size (MB)

• Host Name

• Network card IP configuration

• IP address, Netmask Gatway, DNS servers, and DHCP

• Linux Packages to install

• Video Card Make and Model

• Video Card RAM (Mb)

• Monitor make and model

• Monitor Vsync and HSync ranges

Installation Methods

• FTP server across network
• HTTP web server across network
• NFS server across network
• SMB (SAMBA) server across network
• Packages located on HD
• CD-ROM or bootable DVD media

Performing the Installation stages

• Start installation
• Choosing language, keyboard and storage type
• Selecting hostname, time zone & root password
• Configuring storage devices
• Configuring the boot loader
• Selecting and installing packages
• Completing first boot wizard