Make certain to record your observations of this install in the comparison chart for '''centos1''' in your lab2 logbook.
==Part 1: Creating a VM Using VMware Workstation 12 to Create and Install a Centos7 Linux VM ==
::'''<u>centos1 VM Details:</u>'''
::*'''Name:''' centos1
::*'''Boot media / Installation:''' CentOS7 Full Install DVD
::*'''Memory:''' 16GB
::*'''Disk space:''' 40GB
::*'''CPUs:''' 1
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[[Image:lab2-logbook.png|thumb|right|100px|'''comparison chart''' in lab2 logbook.]]
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[[Image:installation_summary.png|thumb|right|400px|The '''Installation Summary''' screen provides flexibly when configuring to install on your computer. ]]
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# Refer to this listing of installation screenshots if you need a reference:<br>[ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/installation/ installation screenshots] ]<br>
# Insert your '''removable SATA hard disk''' into the drive tray.
# Set your computer's drive selector switch to '''external''' (a.k.a ''position #4'').
# Power up the computer and insert the '''CentOS 7 Installation DVD''' into the DVD drive, then power-off computer.
# '''Newer computer models''' are labelled '''HP Z230'''.<br><br>'''NOTES:'''<ul><li>If you are using the '''<u>newer</u>''' model, allow the computer to boot up (<u>without</u> pressing F10 key) to boot from DVD.</li><li>Refer to the comparison chart in lab2 lab logbook, and fill in various installation information for '''centos1''' while you perform the installation (such as time it took to perform a full install, installation options, etc).<br><br></li></ul>
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<li value="6">Power on the computer again, and after booting from the CD, select from the installation menu: '''Install Centos7'''.<br><br>Note: If you experience unreadable display after you boot into your installed system, you can redo the install, but select from the install menu: ''<u>Troubleshooting</u>'' and then select ''<u>Install in Basic Graphics Mode</u>''.<br><br></li>
<li>Next, you will be prompted for a language. In the first screen, select language '''English''' with subselection '''English-Canada''' and then click the '''Continue''' button on the bottom right-hand screen.</li>
<li>The '''Install Summary''' should now appear. This screen allows the installer to customize their Centos7 system prior to installation.</li>
<li>Configure the following installation settings from the ''Install Summary Screen'':<br><br><b>DATE & TIME:</b><ul><li>Click on the Map to select Toronto area (you may also select from the drop-down menu section)</li><li>Click the <b>DONE</b> button at the top-left corner to finish and return to the Installation Summary screen.</li></ul><br><b>NETWORK & HOSTNAME:</b><ul><li>Select the default Ethernet connection and click the button on the top right-hand side to change the setting from <b>OFF</b> to <b>ON</b>.</li><li>At the bottom left-hand corner type the hostname: <b>centos1</b> (all lowercase letters)</li><li>Review your settings, then click the <b>DONE</b> button at the top-left corner to finish and return to the Installation Summary screen.</li></ul><br><b>SOFTWARE SELECTION:</b><ul><li>Select the software packages labelled: <b>Gnome Desktop</b></li><li>Click the <b>DONE</b> button at the top-left corner to finish and return to the Installation Summary screen.</li></ul><br></li> <li>Although the Centos installtion program can provide suggestions on how to partition your hard disk, you will be customizing partitions for your hard disk. This custom partitioning is important since it will have consequences on future labs that you perform (especially for lab2).<br><br>Proceed to '''Part 2''' to customize your partitions.</li>
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==Part 2: Start Installation ==
::'''<u>Host Machine Details:</u>'''
::*'''Name:''' centos1
