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− | #Document and demonstrate a linux machine (virtual machine) for either question #1 or question #2 or question #3 (if you wish to demonstrate something in that category). You do not have to build the demonstration machine from scratch - in fact you should avoid building from scratch - as long as you reference your source. The virtual machine can come from an external Internet site, but not a classmate. The virtual machine should use a linux distribution other than the one we use as our host - it doesn't need complicated functionality - a linux appliance itself is fine. Note: ideally your appliance will run on your Centos host as a virtual machine. An alternate environment | + | #Document and demonstrate a linux machine (virtual machine) for either question #1 or question #2 or question #3 (if you wish to demonstrate something in that category). |
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+ | '''For Question 4:''' | ||
+ | *You do not have to build the demonstration machine from scratch - in fact you should avoid building from scratch - as long as you reference your source. | ||
+ | *The virtual machine can come from an external Internet site, but not a classmate. | ||
+ | *The virtual machine should use a linux distribution other than the one we use as our host - it doesn't need complicated functionality - a linux appliance itself is fine. | ||
+ | *Note: ideally your appliance will run on your Centos host as a virtual machine. | ||
+ | *An alternate linux environment usually ok (e.g. VMware player under Windows) or Parallels under OSX - please discuss in advance with the Instructor. | ||
==2. The Writeup== | ==2. The Writeup== |
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OPS335 Assignment 1 - v1.0 FINAL
Assignment 1 consists of
- questions and your answers,
- a list of references, and
- a virtual machine to demonstrate one of your answers with some screen shots.
1. Questions - You Need to Answer All Questions
- List the major differences between Centos 6.5 and Fedora 20 (think about what you needed to change for the labs)
- What is a "linux appliance" and give an example.
- What is "Vxworks" and give an example of where it is used. In what general category would we place "Vxworks" ?
- Document and demonstrate a linux machine (virtual machine) for either question #1 or question #2 or question #3 (if you wish to demonstrate something in that category).
For Question 4:
- You do not have to build the demonstration machine from scratch - in fact you should avoid building from scratch - as long as you reference your source.
- The virtual machine can come from an external Internet site, but not a classmate.
- The virtual machine should use a linux distribution other than the one we use as our host - it doesn't need complicated functionality - a linux appliance itself is fine.
- Note: ideally your appliance will run on your Centos host as a virtual machine.
- An alternate linux environment usually ok (e.g. VMware player under Windows) or Parallels under OSX - please discuss in advance with the Instructor.
2. The Writeup
- You are asked to "write-up" the answers and the sources for your answers.
- Please include a separate section for your answer to each question.
- Please reference your sources. Consider having a References section at the end of your report.
- Your answers must be in your own words - do not literally cut and paste.
- Target: 1/2 page per question; if you have written more than 3 pages, you wrote too much !
3. Writeup Template
Your writeup should look like:
OPS335 ASSIGNMENT 1 Question 1: List the major differences between Centos 6.5 and Fedora 20 The major differences between Centos 6.5 and Fedora 20 are: 1. SystemV vs Systemd - key differences 2. Commands - a few words 3. Kernel versions 4. etc Question 2: <the question> <your answer> Question 3: <the question> <your answer> Question 4: Virtual Machine Build/Install Notes (Summary) - please use a similar level of detail as in your lab writeups - please include at least 2 Virtual Machine Screen-Shots which show system startup and the running system References: 1. Chap 10, Networking, Linux Administration Handbook, 4th Edition by Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder and Trent R. Hein, Prentice Hall, 2007 2. Centos Overview, http://mycentos.com, accessed Jan 1, 2014 3. OPS335 Class video, "How to do Research", https://scs.senecac.on.ca/~kent.poots/protected/OPS335-research-howto-v1.mp4, accessed Sep 15, 2014
4. What to Hand-in - Marking
You are asked for an informal progress report, your written report, and your final vm installation instructions over the next weeks. Details:
- Progress report: 1 week from the assignment being posted; contains your "first draft" of questions/answers and your initial choice of appliance (virtual machine)
- Answers to questions 1-3: 5 marks each, total 15 marks, this is handed in before the break
- Virtual machine available for demonstration with writeup: 10 marks, this is handed in after the break
- Assignment total: 25 marks
please observe due-dates to get full marks
5. Places to Start - Sources of Information About the Assignment
- OPS335 class notes
- OPS335 assigned textbook
- The video on doing research: https://scs.senecac.on.ca/~kent.poots/protected/OPS335-research-howto-v1.mp4
- Forum questions: centos vs fedora: http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=199520
- General comparison of centos, fedora, other linux: http://www.threehosts.com/ratings/comparison-software/linux-vs-ubuntu-vs-centos-fedora-vs-debian-vs-red-hat-vs-open-suse-vs-mint.html#.VBcF0VfkyZQ
- systemd service manager (focus on Fedora) & systemctl http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Systemd
- Fedora 16 notes; Fedora 16 was the first version of Fedora to use the new kernel v3 (centos 6.5 uses v2.6) - note that we are now at Fedora 20 ! #http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/16/html/Release_Notes/sect-Release_Notes-Changes_for_Sysadmin.html#id2892943
- Centos forums: https://www.centos.org/forums/
- Centos (sysv) vs fedora (systemd) cheatsheet: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet
- Example linux appliances (not the only example !) https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/category_groups/19
- More example appliances http://www.turnkeylinux.org/
- An announcement about Vxworks http://www.windriver.com/announces/curiosity/
6. Learning Outcomes
This assignment is intended to:
- Be consistent with published Course Outline learning outcomes.
- Reinforce classroom discussion (e.g., about differences between Fedora and Centos).
- Provide an opportunity to document, demonstrate, and refine methods from course labs (e.g., an organized approach to problem solving, and Linux server installation/setup).