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===Main Objectives of this Practice Tutorial===
:* List and explain the common '''Linux Installation Methods'''
:* Define and explain the purpose of using a '''Live Linux distribution'''
:* Define and explain the purpose of '''Virtualization'''
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:* Boot the Download and install '''Knoppix Live''' Linux distribution from MyApps/AppsAnywherein a virtual machine
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Having your own a Linux system offers a Linux student a great learning opportunity and gives you on your home computer provides access to a large library selection of open source software.<br>You can also install different versions of a Linux system including a graphical desktop version, server version, etc.
Installing your own version of Linux on your notebook or desktop computer at home also can also help for make it easier to practice working<br>in the Linux environment and learn how to perform routine Linux OS administration tasks.
''Steps in the Linux Installation Process:''
* '''Select a Linux Distribution''' and '''download''' a Linux Distribution Install '''ISO ''' file<br>to your Computer ('''Note:''' Be aware of any required Hardware Requirements for the Linux OS prior to installation.)
* '''Burn an Linux Distribution CD/DVD''', or '''USB''', or use '''downloaded file when creating a virtual machine'''.
* Once booted, the installation process '''transfers the live image to a disk (or flash memory)''' and configures the system.
* Linux is the only OS on the computer
* Any existing data on your hard disk will be erased
* A '''boot menu''' allows the user to select the desired OS.
* This options provides a method to still use access your computer if one OS '''fails to boot-up'''.* Most Linux distributions can '''access the Windows partition ''' even if your Windows OS cannot boot-up.* This option booting method is great for '''troubleshooting'''<br>(example: for example booting into other OS to confirm that you can connect to the Internet to rule-out hardware issues.* The installation process will take some of the free disk space from the OS already installed.* It is recommended to '''back up important data ''' before proceeding.* It is recommended to '''install the Linux OS last''', as other operating systems may not offer a multi-boot option.
[[Image:vm-player-menu.png|thumb|right|250px|VMware Player launch menu for Ubuntu Linux OS<br>(Image licensed under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ cc])]]
* Virtualization requires a compatible processor: not all processors support that feature.
* Most recent '''multi-core processors ''' support virtualization.
* The virtualized OS is installed and run in a window under another OS.
* The installation can usually be completed accomplished from an '''ISO image'''.* One or more virtual machines can be run at the same time .* The guest OS '''shares the hardware ''' with the host OS and possibly other virtualized systems.* Special software is used to manage the entire process, referred to as the “hypervisor”'''hypervisor'''.
* The guest systems have network access through the host.
* The selection of virtualization software (which allows creation and running of virtual machines) depends mainly on the host OS, although some are cross-platform. Other considerations as to virtualization software may be features, support, price and/or personal preferences.
Popular VM software for Windows and MAC include:
*'''VMware'''*'''Oracle Virtual Box'''*'''KVM'''*'''XEN'''<br>
===Live Linux CD===
The '''Knoppix Live CD id ''' is available to run on workstations at Seneca College via AppsAnywhere or you can download and run it on your home computer via '''AppsAnywhere'''.<br><br>
:''Steps to Run Knoppix from AppsAnywhere:''
# '''Double-click''' on the Knoppix VM in the left window to launch this VM and click the '''Switch''' button when prompted to enter scale mode.
:''Steps to Run Knoppix Live from Your Computer:''
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=INVESTIGATION 1: BOOTING KNOPPIX (LIVE LINUX) FROM MYAPPSVIA VIRTUALBOX=
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In this section, you will learn how to then download the Knoppix Live Distribution on your computer and create a virtual machine for Knoppix Linux.<br>Once you launch the Knoppix Live Linux distribution from , you will learn to perform a workstation as Seneca College few basic operation in the Knoppix Linux graphical environment. '''NOTE:''' In order to save time, you will be downloading and using MyAppsan already created Knoppix Linux VM.
'''Perform the Following Steps:'''
<!-- Instructions to launch via myapps # Start your Seneca College lab workstation computer and login to your Seneca Windows accountopen a '''web-browser'''.<br><br># Make certain that the '''MyApps''' window is open. This window should have opened shortly after you logged into your Windows workstation. If the application windows is not open, click Click on the '''MyApps''' icon on the desktop following link to launch)AppsAnywhere: https://myapps.senecacollege.ca/<br><br>
# Click on the '''Search Apps''' area located in the top right corner of the MyApps window and type the word: <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-family:courier;">knoppix</span><br><br>
# The ''Knoppix'' Linux Distribution will appear. <br><br>[[Image:knoppix-3.png|thumb|right|280px|'''Launch Knoppix''' from '''Virtualbox''' menu.<br>(Image licensed under[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ cc])]]
# '''Double-click''' on the icon Knoppix.vbox in the Virtualbox menu.<br><br>
# Another dialog box will appear. '''Double-click''' on the '''Switch''' button when prompted to enter '''scale mode'''.<br><br>'''NOTE:''' You should notice that you can switch between your Knoppix VM and your Windows computer which is referred to as the '''host machine'''.<br><br>
--> # Click on the following link to access the Oracle Virtualbox website and click on the link to download and install<br>the Oracle Virtualbox virtualization application on your computer: [https://www.virtualbox.org/ Oracle Virtualbox]<br><br># Click on the following link and download the Knoppix Live Distribution to your computer: [https://itas.senecacollege.ca/~uli101/Knoppix.zip Knoppix Virtualbox VM]<br><br>'''NOTE:''' This file is approximately '''5GB''' in size and might take a while to download.<br><br># '''Unzip''' the downloaded zip file (In MS Windows: '''Right click''' and Select "'''Extract All'''")<br><br># Open your file manager application and double-click on the '''Knoppix.vbox''' file.<br><br>'''NOTE:''' Should you still have difficulty running Knoppix on your home machine/laptop you may ask your <br>'''Learning Centre ULG leaders''' for additional help in troubleshooting why Knoppix was not working on your home machine/laptop.<br><br># Allow a little time for the Knoppix Linux distribution to start. This is a '''graphical Linux distribution''' which will start-up in a desktop environment.<br><br>'''NOTE:''' You are NOT prompted for a ''username '' and ''password '' because this is a Linux Live distribution,<br>and you have been assigned a '''generic account'''.<br><br>[[Image:knoppix-desktop.png|thumb|right|380px|The '''Knoppix Linux desktop environment''' has a similar look as the MS Windows desktop environment.<br>(Image licensed under[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ cc])]]
# On the bottom left-hand side, click on the '''Knoppix start menu''' (similar to the Windows start menu).<br><br>
# In the start menu, select '''System Tools'''<br><br>[[Image:xterm.png|thumb|right|200px|The '''xterm''' application will display the Bash shell to issue Linux commands.]]
