Tech-Challenge-1.2-Create-a-Linux-Virtual-Machine-VMware (1) (1)
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Tech Challenge 1.2
Create a Virtual Machine and
Install Ubuntu Linux OS
For this tech challenge you will need to create a virtual machine using VMware and install
Ubuntu Linux OS.
1.
Go to
https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
and download the Linux ISO File
2.
Create a virtual machine that meets the following specifications.
Do not power up the
virtual machine until you have completed step #2.
The specifications for the virtual
machine include:
a.
The guest operating system will be Ubuntu Linux
b.
Number of processors: 1
c.
Number of cores per processor: 1
d.
Memory: 1024 MB
e.
Network Connection: NAT
f.
I/O Controller Type: LSI Logic SAS
g.
Disk Type: SCSI
h.
Disk Capacity: 45GB
3.
Edit the virtual machine settings for this virtual machine and, instead of using a
traditional CD/DVD drive, use an ISO image of the Ubuntu Linux OS.
4.
Create a username and password when prompted
5.
Power up the virtual machine and install the operating system
6.
VMWare Tools will automatically install and the system will restart.
7.
Once you are prompted with the login screen, login to the Linux OS and provide a
screenshot.
Audit your Server
8.
Research how to open a Command Prompt in Linux.
What is a command prompt called
in Linux?
It is called a terminal emulator.
9.
Once you have a prompt open navigate through the root directory of your server and
provide a screenshot of the files in the root directory.
How does the command prompt
differ in linux vs windows?
How are they similar?
As mentioned above, one difference is the command prompt in linux is called a terminal rather
than in Windows, it is called a command processor.
Windows and Linux perform the same commands, however, the description of what you type
into the command prompt is different. For example, for copying a file, Windows is “copy” while
Linux is “cp.”
10.
Explore the server a bit more and provide a summary of your thoughts on Linux vs
Windows.
Which OS do you prefer?
What are some key differences and similarities?
Currently, I would rather utilize Windows than Linux. Windows is more user friendly and
I have been familiar with Windows while with Linux, this is my first time diving into the
system. However, as I researched to learn more about Linux, Linux is more secure than
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Windows. Linux is an open source operating system while with Windows, Windows is
not the open source operating system. Linux has 3 types of user accounts, regular, root,
and a service account. There are four types of user accounts with Windows which
include an administrator, standard, child, and guest. Additionally, for Linux, the root user
is the super user and has all administrative privileges. An Administrator on the Windows
side has all administrative privileges of computers.
A few key similarities that Linux and Windows have together are the task bar, both come
in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, alt + tab command, and run the same commands, just
different descriptions as explained above.