OPS235 Course Introduction

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Today's Objective

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Course Policies
  3. Required Materials
  4. Purpose of Lab 1
  5. How to Prepare for Lab 1

Basic Information

  • Course Code: OPS235
  • Course Name: Introduction to Open System Servers

Course Resources

  • Instructor Online Resource (Check Announcements from instructor, etc):

Requirements for Successful Completion of Course


Minimum Required Materials

CentOS 7FULL INSTALL DVD
Removable Hard Disk Pack (SATA)
USB key
(for backups)
Lab Log Book
(labs 1 & 2)
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Access to Instructions for Lab1
Since you will performing a full install on your computer, you cannot use that computer to simultaneously view instructions while you perform the full install. Here are some suggestions to make this process easier:
  • Printout Lab1 instructions at home prior to performing Lab1
  • Use a smart-phone, notebook, or netbook computer to view lab instructions (highly recommended)
  • If lab space availability is not an issue, use another computer termimal to view lab instructions while performing install
  • Follow step-by-step instructions from your OPS235 instructor (if demonstrated by instructor)

Do's and Don'ts

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Bring all of these supplies to each class.
Even after installation, the Live CD and Installation DVD may be required.
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Place your Full Name and Contact Information on the hard disk tray cover and directly on the disk drive.
Use an adhesive label and permanent marker, or a white marker on the black cover. No label - no marks for your labs.
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Always "double-check" that you have removed your hard disk tray prior to exiting the lab room.
You may have your hard drive tray stolen which will result in lost work!
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Do not share your OPS235 disk drive with another course.
The work you do in other courses may damage the Linux parts on your drive.
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Earlier labs become the foundation for later labs.
Seemingly "small errors", or "skipping instructions" in earlier labs can have negative consequences when performing other dependent labs. Make backups when requested at the end of labs for "restoration points" in case something goes wrong while performing a lab.
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Always shut down your system under software control, rather than using the reset or power buttons.
You can shutdown using the GUI or with the poweroff, reboot, init, or shutdown commands. Shut down your virtual machines before shutting down your main system.
Failure to listen to lab "suggestions" by this resource could result in loss of work...