07 Jul IT275 Linux Installations Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit 2 Lab: Linux Installations
Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit Outcomes:
- Install a Linux operating system in a virtual environment.
- Interact with a terminal and enter basic commands.
Course Outcome:
IT275-1: Use the command line and the Linux software packaging system.
Purpose
This week you are going to learn about managing packages in a Linux environment. This is updating your system, installing different applications and overall keeping your system up-to-date.
Lab Instructions
Using the techniques discussed in the Readings, you are going to complete the lab in called Installing and Managing Packages on Debian/Ubuntu Systems.
You are going to have 2 hours to complete the lab. Please download the lab guide for the usernames and passwords needed for this lab. You are going to ssh using PuTTy to the server outlined in the lab guide. You are going to run the command echo your name `date`. Note the ` symbol is next to the number 1 on your keyboard. You are going to take screen captures of the aforementioned information, along with installing the Apache Web Server Package, and verifying the server is running and capturing the result. Finally, you are going to write a paragraph on what you have learned in this lab and any items you still need explained.
Lab Requirements
You are going to take screen shots of the lab and paste them inside a Microsoft Word document. The Linux Academy site has the logon credentials for the site. Multiple screen captures are okay.
Be sure to include both in-text citations and references for all sources. For more information on APA style formatting, go to Academic Writer, formerly APA Style Central, under the Academic Tools area of this course.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. It violates the University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still constitutes plagiarism.
For more information on Universitys Plagiarism policy, refer to the current .
Directions for Submitting Your Lab
Compose your Lab in a Word document, including screen shots as appropriate, save it as IT275_YourName_Unit_2, and submit it to the Dropbox for Unit 2.
Review the rubric before beginning this activity.
