Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 101: Linux Installation

Overview/Description
Before an installation of a Linux operating system can take place, decisions regarding the design and layout of hard disks need to be made. These decisions take into account a number of factors, including the physical hardware available and how the system will be used. This course discusses the factors that go into the design of a hard disk, including the partitioning and how to choose the correct bootloader. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for CompTIA Linux+ exam LX0-101 and Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 Junior Level Administrator exam 101.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 101: Linux Installation

describe the purpose of partitioning in Linux systems

describe the considerations involved in disk partitioning in Linux

describe the key characteristics of Logical Volume Manager

distinguish between partitioning systems

propose a partition definition method for a given scenario

describe how to tailor a disk layout to a system

install a boot loader in a given scenario

select the GRUB command to use in the configuration file for a given scenario

recognize the configuration processes for different GRUB versions

describe the options available for interacting with GRUB at boot time

install and configure GRUB Legacy in a given scenario