[[Image:hostmachine.png|thumb|right|300px|The c7host Linux server will run virtualization software to install and run 3 virtual machines (installed in lab2). ]]You need to install a Linux OS to be a host or "platform" to install and use other Linux VMs (Virtual Machines) during this course. The Linux OS you will be installing in this lab will be a Host Machine (called '''c7host''')that will allow you to run '''Virtualization Software''' to create 3 separate virtual machines (in lab2). It is important to install this host machine correctly since other labs will depend on the stability of this host machine.   [[Image:blank-cd.png|thumb|left|100px|<b>CentOS 7</b>FULL INSTALL DVD]]You need to install a Linux OS to be a host or "platform" to install and use other Linux VMs (Virtual Machines) during this course. It is important to have a correctly installed host from the installation procecure; otherwise, you may experience problems when performing future labs throughout this course. The <u>main objectives</u> for this lab include: