This course introduces users to the process of preparing a hard drive for use with the Linux operating system and explains the Linux boot process.
Objectives:
Identify the types of partitions that exist on a Linux system
Explain the capabilities of the disk formatting utilities fips and fdisk
Create primary partitions, swap partitions, and extended partitions with fdisk
Describe the Linux boot process
Identify and describe the contents of the /etc/inittab file
Describe the function of LILO
Safely shut down a Linux system
Topics:
Understanding Partitions
Understanding fdisk
Creating a Primary Partition
Creating a Swap Partition
Creating an Extended Partition
Formatting Partitions
Understanding File System Organization
Booting Linux
Understanding Runlevels
Understanding the init Daemon
Understanding LILO
Shutting Down Linux
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
