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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

Credit

Rob Klaers, Billy Andersen, & Matt Mortiz