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= Preparing for Lab 2=
== Purpose / Objectives of Lab2 ==[[Image:hostmachine.png|thumb|right|300px|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.
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<u>Main Objectives</u>
* '''Installing Virtualization Software''' on your '''c7host''' machine
* '''Create 3 separate VMs (virtual machines) using different installation methods:'''
:* Centos Live DVDInstallation
:* Network Installation without configuration file
:* Network Installation with configuration file (Kickstart)
* 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 ==