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* '''Installing Virtualization Software''' on your '''c7host''' machine
 
* '''Installing Virtualization Software''' on your '''c7host''' machine
 
* '''Create 3 separate VMs (virtual machines) using different installation methods:'''
 
* '''Create 3 separate VMs (virtual machines) using different installation methods:'''
:* Centos Live DVDInstallation
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:* Centos Live DVDInstallation (Hostname: '''centos1''')
:* Network Installation without configuration file
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:* Network Installation without configuration file (Hostname: '''centos2''')
:* Network Installation with configuration file (Kickstart)
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:* Network Installation with Kickstart file (Hostname: '''centos3''')
 
* Understand the '''advantages and disadvantages of each type of installation''', and be able to '''select the best installation method''' for a particular situation.
 
* Understand the '''advantages and disadvantages of each type of installation''', and be able to '''select the best installation method''' for a particular situation.
 
* '''Manipulate virtual machines by CLI''' (virsh)
 
* '''Manipulate virtual machines by CLI''' (virsh)

Revision as of 10:18, 21 September 2015

Preparing for Lab 2

Purpose / Objectives of Lab2

The c7host Linux server will run virtualization software to install and run 3 virtual machines (installed in lab2).

In this lab, you will create three virtual machines. This also gives you an opportunity to experiment with different ways of installing CentOS.

Main Objectives

  • Installing Virtualization Software on your c7host machine
  • Create 3 separate VMs (virtual machines) using different installation methods:
  • Centos Live DVDInstallation (Hostname: centos1)
  • Network Installation without configuration file (Hostname: centos2)
  • Network Installation with Kickstart file (Hostname: centos3)
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each type of installation, and be able to select the best installation method for a particular situation.
  • Manipulate virtual machines by CLI (virsh)
  • Properly backup VMs and VM configuration in virtual manager application onto home directory and to external source (USB Key)
  • Observe how Bash Shell Scripting can be used to automate routine tasks involving VM management

Common Mistakes / Warnings

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Be Aware of the Following Issues
Be aware of these common mistakes that students make that can cause problems for their future labs.


Preparing for Lab Sign-Off

Students should be prepared with all required commands (system information) displayed in a terminal (or multiple terminals) prior to calling the instructor for signoff.


In order to properly complete your lab and move to the next lab, you must have your instructor "sign-off" on your lab

  • Each "signed-off" lab (before due date) is worth 1% of your final grade.
  • Signing-off on labs help to spot errors that can cause problems with future labs.
  • Do you ask the instructor what to check for! Read at the bottom of the lab the requirements, and have all proof available for instructor to view at same time.
  • Failing to be prepared and asking instructor what to check when assignment is mark will result in deduct of marks!
  • For example, open multiple terminals with command results. If properly set-up ahead of sign-off, the process should only take instructor approx 20 seconds to sign-off your lab.
  • If you do not have your lab-logbook, you MUST show your work and your lab log-book to your instructor for sign-off in the next class. This may cause a late penalty if past the required due date.


Lab 2 Debrief