Linux Installation
Applications and services include? - ANS-boot loader, Package patterns, Package repositories
As a rule how large should a swap partition be in relation to the computer's memory? -
ANS-Swap partitions should be between one to two times larger than the computer's installed
memory.
The name of the computer identifies the computer on a network. - ANS-host name
What are locations on the Internet where software packages are maintained. Specific Linux
utilities search and install software automatically from these package repositories. -
ANS-Package repositories
What are Package Patterns and why are they needed? - ANS-Necessary for a specific
computer role such as Graphical Desktop or Web Server.
What are some characteristics of the secure password for the root user (and any other user)? -
ANS-At least 8 characters long, Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Should
not include a username or a dictionary word (or common variations)
What are some installation options offered by Linux installers? - ANS-New install, Reinstall,
Upgrade, Installation recovery, Reduced feature installation
What are some partitioning options available during installation? - ANS-Use all space, replace
existing Linux system, Shrink partitions, Use free space, Create custom layout.
What are the general steps necessary to install a Linux OS? - ANS-Start the install, select a
language, Set the system time, Format partitions, Select applications and services, set root
password, specify host name, configure network connections, configure services, add new
users and groups, configure hardware settings, identify remote access needs.
What are the two time settings available during installation? - ANS-local time or Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC) time.
What determines which operating system boots by default (if more than one operating system
exists on a computer). - ANS-Boot loader
What is a logical division of a storage device associated with a hard disk drive. - ANS-A partition
What is required for virtual memory. - ANS-A swap partition
Applications and services include? - ANS-boot loader, Package patterns, Package repositories
As a rule how large should a swap partition be in relation to the computer's memory? -
ANS-Swap partitions should be between one to two times larger than the computer's installed
memory.
The name of the computer identifies the computer on a network. - ANS-host name
What are locations on the Internet where software packages are maintained. Specific Linux
utilities search and install software automatically from these package repositories. -
ANS-Package repositories
What are Package Patterns and why are they needed? - ANS-Necessary for a specific
computer role such as Graphical Desktop or Web Server.
What are some characteristics of the secure password for the root user (and any other user)? -
ANS-At least 8 characters long, Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Should
not include a username or a dictionary word (or common variations)
What are some installation options offered by Linux installers? - ANS-New install, Reinstall,
Upgrade, Installation recovery, Reduced feature installation
What are some partitioning options available during installation? - ANS-Use all space, replace
existing Linux system, Shrink partitions, Use free space, Create custom layout.
What are the general steps necessary to install a Linux OS? - ANS-Start the install, select a
language, Set the system time, Format partitions, Select applications and services, set root
password, specify host name, configure network connections, configure services, add new
users and groups, configure hardware settings, identify remote access needs.
What are the two time settings available during installation? - ANS-local time or Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC) time.
What determines which operating system boots by default (if more than one operating system
exists on a computer). - ANS-Boot loader
What is a logical division of a storage device associated with a hard disk drive. - ANS-A partition
What is required for virtual memory. - ANS-A swap partition
