==IntroductionPurpose / Objectives of Lab 1==

:* In this lab, you are going You need to install a Linux OS to be a host or "platform" to install the CentOS and use other Linux VMs (GNU/Linux DistributionVirtual Machines) during this course. It is important to your removable hard disk have a correctly installed host from your burned DVDthe installation procecure; otherwise, you may experience problems when performing future labs throughout this course.

:* Although this will be a simple install, this CentOS Operating System will be a platform (host) for other Virtual Machine CentOS installations (in future labs). Therefore, it is very important that you take the time to carefully read and perform ALL steps, and take time to check your work.Main Objectives:

::* Correctly install the CentOS 7 FULL INSTALL DVD (not LIVE DVD) on your removable hard disk. ::* Verify correct settings prior and making necessary corrections prior to proceeding with host installation. ::* After performing the CentOS DVD installation, you will collect baseline information about your system, and perform some post installation configuration to prepare your system for the remainder of the labs.