Linux: Partitions and the Boot Process
Product Code: LPI101 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: .30

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:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • 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

Outline:

  • 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

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning the fundamentals of the Linux operating system.

Prerequisites:


Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Terms of Use:

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