Transcript Installing Red Hat Linux

Lesson 4-Installing Network
Operating Systems
Overview
 Installing and configuring Novell NetWare 6.0.
 Installing and configuring Windows 2000 Server.
 Installing and configuring Red Hat Linux.
Installing and Configuring Novell
NetWare 6.0
 Prerequisites for installing Novell NetWare 6.0.
 Installing Novell NetWare 6.0.
Prerequisites for Installing Novell
NetWare 6.0
 Checking hardware compatibility.
 Checking hardware configuration.
 Testing server hardware.
Checking Hardware Compatibility
The minimum hardware requirements include:
 A server class computer with Pentium II or compatible AMD K7
processor.
 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM.
 A boot partition with at least 200 MB of space, and an
additional 200 MB of available space.
 2 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space for the SYS
volume.
Checking Hardware Compatibility
The recommended hardware requirements include:
 A Pentium III or compatible 700 MHz processor.
 512 MB of RAM.
 A boot partition of at least 1 GB.
 At least 4 GB of available hard disk space for the SYS volume.
Checking Hardware Configuration
 A CD-ROM drive, a SVGA display adapter, a monitor, and a
network interface card are required for any installation of
NetWare 6.0.
 The use of a USB, PS/2, or serial mouse is also
recommended.
 The most recent version of the client software is
recommended for workstations supported by the network
server.
Testing Server Hardware
 In order to ensure that the server’s hardware is functioning
properly, it is essential to rebuild the hard disk drives and
perform a fresh installation.
 The existing partitions can be deleted either using a
bootable CD or the DOS FDISK program.
 A primary DOS partition is created when a fresh installation
is performed.
Testing Server Hardware
 A primary partition is an active area on the hard disk, which
is used by the operating system during startup.
 By default, only 200 MB of the partition space is used
during NetWare 6 installation.
Testing Server Hardware
 NetWare server can be installed on a Windows NT or a
Windows 2000 Server or Workstation.
 The FDISK program is used to identify if the NT drive is on
a FAT or a NTFS partition.
 A FAT partition should have its Windows NT boot loader
removed to repartition the disk.
 A NTFS partition can be removed using installation floppy
disks to install a NetWare server.
Testing Server Hardware
 DOS should be installed on the server’s hard disk drive
using DOS 6.21 or 6.22 setup disks.
 The special DOS version NDOS, included in the installation
software package, overwrites the test configurations
installed on the drive and automatically selects updated
drivers.
Testing Server Hardware
 Mouse drivers should be loaded, and the network interface
card’s installation disks must also be made available to
meet specific requirements.
 A hub and network wiring is also required for network
installations to help connect a server to other workstations.
Installing Novell NetWare 6.0
 A bootable CD-ROM is used for installing NetWare 6.0.
 The bootable CD-ROM configures the server to use the
Internet Protocol (IP) and also creates a new Novell
Directory Services (NDS) tree.
Installing Novell NetWare 6.0
 Express and custom are the two installation options
available.
 Express installation is the fastest and requires the least
amount of information to be given.
 The custom option, if used without changing any of the
available options, implements the express setup while
allowing the user to verify their settings.
Installing Novell NetWare 6.0
The user is required to verify the following aspects while
installing NetWare:
 Server settings, regional information, mouse type, and
video mode.
 Device drivers and network boards.
 Volume SYS and partition size.
Installing Novell NetWare 6.0
The following inputs are required while installing NetWare:
 The name of the server.
 The IP address, subnet mask, and the router IP address.
 The host name, domain name, and the IP address of the name
server.
Installing Novell NetWare 6.0
NDS
Installation
window
Installing and Configuring Windows
2000 Server
 Prerequisites for installing Windows 2000 Server.
 Installing Windows 2000 Server.
Prerequisites for Installing Windows
2000 Server
 Checking hardware compatibility.
 Checking hardware configuration.
 Testing server hardware.
Checking Hardware Compatibility
The minimum requirements for installing Windows 2000
Server include:
 A 32-bit computer with a Pentium 133 MHz processor.
 128 MB of RAM.
 At least one hard disk where the system root (C:\WINNT)
can be located on a partition with at least 671 MB of
available hard disk space.
Checking Hardware Configuration
 A 12x CD-ROM drive is recommended for installations.
 A SVGA display adapter, a network interface card, and a
MS-DOS based operating system are required if installation
is to be done over a network.
Checking Hardware Configuration
 A mouse or other pointing device, and the most recent
version of the network operating system software are also
required.
 A high-density 3-½ inch floppy drive is required for
installation if the CD-ROM is not bootable.
Testing Server Hardware
 To ensure the proper functioning of the server’s hardware,
it is necessary to rebuild the computer’s hard disk drive and
start a fresh installation.
 The Windows bootable CD, the installation diskettes, or the
FDISK program can be used to delete existing partitions.
 The Windows bootable CD builds new partitions, including
the DOS primary partition.
Testing Server Hardware
 A Windows NT or a Windows 2000 Server or Workstation
can be used as a Windows 2000 Server.
 It is not essential to remove the existing partitions prior to
installing the new operating system.
Testing Server Hardware
 If the existing partition is a FAT partition it can be
converted to NTFS, while an existing NTFS partition can be
used during installation.
 If required, the existing partitions can be repartitioned.
Testing Server Hardware
 The DOS 6.21 or 6.22 Setup disks can be used to install
DOS on the server’s hard disk drive.
 Mouse drivers should be loaded to ensure that the mouse
works on a graphical user interface (GUI).
Testing Server Hardware
 The network interface card’s installation disks should also
be made available while installing the server software.
 It is also necessary to have a hub and network wiring to
connect a server to workstations.
Installing Windows 2000 Server
The bootable CD-ROM used for installing Windows 2000
Server performs the following tasks:
 Erases the existing hard disk drives.
 Reformats the disk with a NTFS partition.
 Configures the server to use the IP protocol, and creates a
new Windows 2000 Server.
Installing Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Server Setup
window
Installing Windows 2000 Server
The following inputs are required:
 The user’s name and the organization name.
 The 25-character product key code.
Installing Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Licensing Modes
Installing Windows 2000 Server
The following inputs are required (continued):
 The computer name and the administrator password.
 The workgroup or the domain name.
 The user name and password for the user who is authorized to
join the machine to the domain.
Installing Windows 2000 Server
 Typical settings and custom settings are the two options
available for installing the network components.
 The Ctrl-Alt-Delete key combination is used to initiate the
logon to the new server.
Installing and Configuring Red Hat
Linux
 Prerequisites for installing Red Hat Linux.
 Linux specifications.
 Installing Red Hat Linux.
Prerequisites for Installing Red Hat
Linux
 Checking hardware compatibility.
 Checking hardware configuration.
 Testing server hardware.
Checking Hardware Compatibility
The minimum requirements for installing Red Hat Linux
include:
 A Pentium class computer with a Pentium 200 MHz
processor.
 32 MB of RAM for text-mode installation and 64 MB for
graphical mode installation.
 At least 650 MB of hard disk space or 4.5 GB of available
hard disk space for a complete installation.
Checking Hardware Compatibility
 Care must be taken to ensure that the hardware to be
installed is supported by the operating system.
 The Linux Web site provides a Hardware Compatibility List
(HCL), which identifies the list of hardware that has passed
the compatibility tests for the operating system.
 The Web site also includes an installation guide, which
provides the system requirements table.
Checking Hardware Configuration
 A boot-enabled CD-ROM drive is recommended for
installations.
 A high-density 3-½ inch floppy drive is required for
installation if the CD-ROM is not bootable.
 Information about the monitor, display adapter, and the
network operating system software is also required.
 A mouse is required for graphical installations.
Testing Server Hardware
 Proper functioning of a server’s hardware can be ensured
by re-building the existing hard disk drive and starting a
fresh installation.
 The FDISK program or the bootable CD-ROM can be used to
delete the existing partitions.
 A DOS primary partition gets created when the server
installation is started.
Testing Server Hardware
 A Windows NT or Windows 2000 Server or Workstation can
be reused as a Linux server.
 It is not essential to remove the NT partitions before
installing the new operating system.
Testing Server Hardware
 DOS should be installed in the server’s hard disk drive
using DOS 6.21 or 6.22 setup disks.
 Mouse drivers should be loaded to ensure that the mouse
works for the GUI.
Testing Server Hardware
 The network interface card’s installation disks should also
be made available while installing the server software.
 A hub and network wiring are required to connect the
server to other workstations.
Linux Specifications
 Linux is an open source operating system.
 The users can view the operating system code, and can
also modify it.
 Linux provides the users the ability to choose the packages
for applications that they want to install to create the
desired environment.
Linux Specifications
 Linux allows users to choose between any one of the boot
loaders – LILO (Linux Loader) and GRUB (Grand Unified
Bootloader).
 By default, the boot loader is initiated from the Master Boot
Record (MBR) during startup.
Linux Specifications
 Manual and automatic are the two options available for
partitioning the disk during installation.
 Manual partitions can be performed using either the Disk
DRUID tool or the Red Hat FDISK option.
Installing Red Hat Linux
Red Hat Linux Setup
window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Disk Partitioning
Setup window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Automatic Partitioning
window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Disk Setup window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Boot Loader Configuration window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Boot Loader Password
Configuration window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Network Configuration
window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Firewall Configuration
window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Account Configuration window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Package Group Selection
window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Graphic Interface Configuration
window
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Boot Disk Creation
window
Installing Red Hat Linux
Customize Graphics
Configuration window
Summary
 Novell NetWare is a server-only network operating system.
 Windows 2000 Server is a server operating system that can
also be used in the workstation mode.
 The DOS FDISK program is used to delete the existing
partitions.
Summary
 The Hardware Compatibility List provides a list of all the
hardware equipment supported by the operating system.
 GNOME and KDE are the two graphical interfaces provided
by Red Hat Linux.