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Linux Series: Partitions and the Boot Process
Product Code: lpi101 Time: 3.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

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 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.



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