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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 :
- 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