...the demonstration. Part # 1 Install a Core Linux Operating System on a Server Learning Objectives and Outcomes Upon completing this lab, students should know more about the following tasks: * Install a base Linux operating system using a Fedora core Linux server for production use on the VM server farm * Create secured partitions within the core Linux server for desired security hardening, performance, and application support * Enable a network time server during installation to maintain a synchronized time setting throughout the system * Set a hostname that is descriptive of the role of the server to maintain standard and concise naming conventions during installation * Create a non-privileged user account for system administration access as a secure alternative to logging in as root user Overview In this lab the students will see how to install and partition a Fedora Core Linux Server. The installation process, applying passwords, creating partitions, and system administrator access controls will be part of the operating system configuration requirements. The demonstration will show how to use the terminal or terminal emulator for command line configurations and implementation. Lab Assessment Questions & Answers 1. During the install, the option to sync with a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server was checked. From a security perspective, why is it important for a system to keep accurate time? In a security...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction to Linux At a Glance Class Notes Table of Contents • Overview • Objectives • Teaching Tips • Quick Quizzes • Class Discussion Topics • Additional Projects • Additional Resources • Key Terms • Technical Notes for Hands-On Projects Lecture Notes Overview Linux technical expertise is essential in today’s computer workplace as more and more companies switch to Linux to meet their computing needs. Thus, it is important to understand how Linux can be used, what benefits Linux offers to a company, and how Linux has developed and continues to develop. In the first half of this chapter, you will learn about operating system terminology and features of the Linux operating system, as well as the history and development of Linux. Later in this chapter, you will learn about the various types of Linux and situations in which Linux is used. Chapter Objectives In this chapter, you will learn to: • Understand the purpose of an operating system • Outline the key features of the Linux operating system • Describe the origins of the Linux operating system • Identify the characteristics of various Linux distributions and where to find them • Explain the common uses of Linux in industry today Quick Quiz 1 1. What term is used to describe a running program on Linux? a. Application b. Process c. Runtime d. Project 2. What is represented...
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...source of information used in the development of this project has been retrieved from the course textbook and those sources listed within the documentation that is being provided as part of this assignment. I have not given other fellow student(s) access to my code, script, diagram, etc., in any form. Complete the Picture Troy Baillargeon Kaplan University IT 332 Principles of Information Systems Architecture May 4, 2014 Table of Contents Abstract 4 Introduction 5 Operating System 5 Servers 5 Computers 6 File System 7 Processors 9 Servers 9 Computers 10 Cluster Architecture 11 Network Architecture 12 Network Topology 14 Conclusion 15 References 16 Abstract This paper will discuss the suggested solution for our new network architecture. With our insurance company moving to new headquarters in Denver, Colorado and the expansion of our company to include satellite offices on both the east and west coast we will need to have a better system architecture which would include new processors, new operating system for our computers and servers, proper data backup, cluster architecture and use of RAID. All these details are important to make sure we have the proper infrastructure in place to continue to have high availability and productive employees. Introduction With the expansion of our office into multiple locations, it is vital that we set up our architecture correctly so that we optimize our ability to process work and keep...
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...services at any time without notice. Altera assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the application or use of any information, product, or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in writing by Altera. Altera customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device specifications before relying on any published information and before placing orders for products or services. ISO 9001:2008 Registered November 2011 Altera Corporation Altera Software Installation and Licensing Manual Contents Chapter 1. Installing Altera Software Altera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Cables and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...Assessment Worksheet Installing a Core Linux Operating System on a Server IS3440 - Linux Security Course Name and Number: _____________________________________________________ Student Name: ________________________________________________________________ Instructor Name: ______________________________________________________________ Lab Due Date: ________________________________________________________________ Overview The foundation of host-based security starts with the installation of the operating system (OS). Contrary to popular opinion, there is no such thing as a secure operating system, but in this lab, you learned how to install the Linux CentOS operating system in a secure manner. You created a new virtual machine, partitioned the hard drive, and installed the Linux operating system. You also created a non-root user account and verified that key services were (or were not) running. Lab Assessment Questions & Answers 1. During the Minimal install, NTP (Network Time Protocol) server was not installed. From a security perspective, why is it important for a system to keep accurate time? To keep the system in sync and up to date for logging purposes such as any incidents that occur. Otherwise a time may not be correct when checking logs for an incident. 2. During the install, you set a password for the root user. What is the root user, and when is it appropriate to use this account? The root user is the system administrator. It is only appropriate...
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...Window 2008 Server 1. Introduction of Windows 2008 Server. Windows Server 2008 is the most recent of Microsoft Windows ‘server line of operating systems. Released to manufacturing on 4 February 2008 and officially released on 27 February 2008, it is the successor to Windows Server 2003, released nearly five years earlier. Like Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 is built on the Windows NT 6.0 kennel. Windows Server 2008 is built from the same code base as Windows Vista; therefore, it shares much of the same architecture and functionality.Since the code base is common, it automatically comes with most of the technical, security, management and administrative features new Windows Vista such as the rewritten networking stack (native IPv6, native wireless, speed and security improvements); improved image-based installation, deployment and recovery. 2. History of Windows 2008 Server. Windows 2008 Server is originally known as Windows Server Codename “Longhorn”, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced its official title Windows Server 2008 during his keynote address at Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) on 16 May 2007.On 27 July 2005 Beta 1 was release, Beta 2 was released and announced on 23 May 200 at WinHEC and on 25 April 2007 Beta 3 was released publicly. Windows Server 2008 was released to manufacturing on 4 February 2008 and officially launched on 27 February 2008. 3. Features 3.1 Windows Server 2008 Features and Benefits. Windows Server 2008 is the...
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...to the article, a Web server computer Amy will need for her site is belong to individual Web server. On these markets that sell Web server hardware, they offer different series Web server. Such as Rack server, Tower server, Blade server, PowerEdge C server. Amy should choose power Web server for her site. The server is suitable for small and medium-sized companies. On the basis of the article’s data, Amy should choose at least 800MB disk storage, 6.5G RAM and Intel or AMD company’s Dual-core CPU. However, today most companies sell at least 500GB disk storage on market. For example, Dell sell T320 tower server series is good choice. 2. Most Web server software runs on Microsoft Windows Server products, Linux, or other UNIX-based operating systems such as FreeBSD. They have both advantages and disadvantages. ----- | advantages | disadvantages | Microsoft | Simpler for their information systems staff to learn and use than UNIX-based systems. | Security weaknesses | Linux | An open-source operating system, Fast, efficient, easy to install. Downloaded free from web, user-friendly like Microsoft, Secure and stable | Compatibility | UNIX | Secure and stable operating system | user-friendly is not good, need type the command code, | I will recommend Amy choose Linux because it is an open-source operating system. Linux can be downloaded free from the Web. For some small and medium-sized companies, they don’t need to buy window. Linux system security is very high,...
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...Overview……………………..………………………………………. 1.4 SYSTEM ANALYSIS……………………………………… 3 Software Requirements Specification…..………………. 3.1 Hardware Requirements……………………………………….. 3.1.1 Software Requirements………………………………………… 3.1.2 IMPLEMENTATION……………………………………… 4 Modules……………………………………………………………….. 4.1 Accounts…………………………………………………………..4.1.1 Transactions………………………………………………………….. 4.1.2 DESIGN………………..…………………………….……… 5 UML Diagrams………………………………………………………… 5.1 Class Diagram………………………………………………………… 5.1.1 Usecase Diagram….……………………………………………….. 5.1.2 Sequence Diagram….……………………………………………….. 5.1.3 RESULT FOR IMPLEMENTATION…………………… 6 Output Screens………………………………………………………. 6.1 SYSTEM TESTING………………………………………….7 Types of Testing………………………………………………………. 7.1 TESTCASES…………………………………………………..8 CONCLUSION………………………………………………..9 ANDROID BASED STATIC WEBSERVER ABSTRACT Android is software platform and operating system for mobile devices. Being an open-source, it is based on the Linux kernel. It was developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). It allows writing managed code in the Java language. Due to Android here is the possibility to write applications in other languages and compiling it to ARM native code. This project is a mobile-based web server for serving static HTML/JavaScript pages to the client systems (the systems could be PCs or Mobiles) for access by these client systems. A static website will be designed to...
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...ArcGIS 10 System Requirements Supported Operating Systems Minimum Maximum Supported Operating System Version Windows 2003 Server Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (32-bit and 64bit (EM64T)) Windows 2003 Server Terminal Services Windows 2008 Server Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (32-bit and 64bit (EM64T)) Windows 2008 R2 Server Standard, Enterprise & Datacenter (64-bit (EM64T)) Windows 7 Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit (EM64T)) Windows Vista Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit (EM64T)) Windows XP Professional Edition, Home Edition (32-bit) Windows XP Professional Edition, Home Edition (64-bit (EM64T)) *Support begins at ArcGIS 10 Service Pack 2. SP2 SP2 Version SP2 SP2 SP2 SP1* SP1* SP1 SP3 SP2 SP2 SP3 SP2 Hardware Requirements CPU Speed ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcEditor 2.2 GHz minimum or higher; Hyper-threading (HHT) or Multi-core recommended Intel Pentium 4, Intel Core Duo, or Xeon Processors; SSE2 (or greater) Run this Microsoft utility from your Windows command prompt to check your processor. See Dual or dual-core support policy. 2 GB or higher Processor Memory/RAM Display 24 bit color depth Properties Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 recommended or higher at Normal size (96dpi) Determined by the operating system, 500 MB minimum. Swap Space 2.4 GB In addition, up to 50 MB of disk space maybe needed in the Windows System directory (typically C:\Windows\System32). You can view the disk Disk Space space requirement...
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...Linux kernels and shells Windows and Mac computer systems have one central kernel that abstracts the hardware so the operating system can manage it. Linux is more customizable because it allows you to create your own kernel. I have been hired as an IT consultant and have been asked to write a manual on the kernel distributions of Linux. The kernel is a program that constitutes the central core of a computer operating system. It has complete control over everything that occurs in the system. The shell is the outermost part of the operating system thusly why it was given its name. The shell is a program that interacts with user commands while the kernel itself does not interact directly with the user, but instead it interacts with the shell and other programs as well as with the hardware devices on the system. While there are countless amounts of distributions available there is a distinct top five distributions that are used with Linux. The first one, rightly so as it is one of the earliest distributions that were created, is Red Hat. Red Hat is one of the most popular distributions for Linux, it is widely used for personal computers and with businesses also. It has a great community support division called the Fedora Core who does a great job with support and is a major reason for the popularity of Red Hat. The next distribution on the list is Debian. Debian is the most popular community created distribution for Linux. While it is really flexible and very reliable the user...
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...RT--------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Comparison of Windows and Windows RT---------------------------------- 4-5 Difference between Linux and Android-------------------------------------------- 6-7 Difference between Mac...
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...Enterprise Linux 5.3 Release Manifest Package Manifest for all Architectures. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Documentation Don Domingo Copyright © 2008 . This material may only be distributed subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Publication License, V1.0 or later (the latest version of the OPL is presently available at http://www.opencontent.org/openpub/). Red Hat and the Red Hat "Shadow Man" logo are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. 1801 Varsity Drive Raleigh, NC 27606-2072 USA Phone: +1 919 754 3700 Phone: 888 733 4281 Fax: +1 919 754 3701 PO Box 13588 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA Abstract This document is a record of all package changes since the last minor update of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 1. Added Packages ................................................................................................................... 1 2. Dropped Packages .............................................................................................................. 19 3. Updated Packages ............................................................................................................... 20 1. Added Packages cmirror-1.1.36-1.el5 • Group: System Environment/Base • Summary: cmirror - The Cluster Mirror Package • Description: cmirror - Cluster Mirroring 1 Release Manifest cmirror-kmod-0.1.21-10.el5 • Group: System Environment/Kernel...
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... Violators will be prosecuted. Essential Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners Page 1 of 4 PRINTED BY: Norman Puga . Printing is for personal, private use only. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted without publisher's prior permission. Violators will be prosecuted. ESSENTIAL LINUX ® ADMINISTRATION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS i CHUCK EASTTOM WITH SERGE PALLADINO Course Technology PTR A part of Cengage Learning 9781133795308 i ii Essential Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners Chuck Easttom with Serge Palladino Publisher and General Manager, Course Technology PTR: Stacy L. Hiquet Associate Director of Marketing: Sarah Panella Manager of Editorial Services: Heather Talbot Marketing Manager: Mark Hughes Acquisitions Editor: Heather Hurley Project and Copy Editor: Marta Justak Technical Reviewer: Danielle Shaw Interior Layout Tech: MPS Limited, a Macmillan Company Cover Designer: Mike Tanamachi Indexer: Sharon Shock Proofreader: Kelly Talbot © 2012 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced, transmitted, stored, or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, scanning, digitizing, taping, Web distribution, information networks, or information storage and retrieval systems, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108...
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...Operating Systems When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed. As previously discussed, the operating system and related tools collectively are known as system software because they consist of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices. An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that coordinate all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. Other tools, enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computers and mobile devices. Most operating systems perform similar functions that include starting and shutting down a computer or mobile device, providing a user interface, managing programs, managing memory, coordinating tasks, configuring devices, monitoring performance, establishing an Internet connection, providing file management and other device or media-related tasks, and updating operating system software. Some operating systems also allow users to control a network and administer security. Although an operating system often can run from a USB flash drive, media in an optical drive, or an external drive, in most cases, an operating system resides inside a computer or mobile device. For example, it is installed on a hard drive in a laptop or desktop. On mobile devices, the operating system may reside on firmware in the device. Firmware consists of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store...
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...PFCH DC Unification Project UNIX and Linux Advantages UNIX has been the cornerstone for infrastructure for the past decade with popular flavors such as Solaris (Craig, 2012). UNIX is a proprietary brand typically run in large organizational infrastructure. However, many of the UNIX variants are open source that allow users to customize their distribution as they see fit and making copies to install in an unlimited number of machines. UNIX offers a highly stable operating system (OS) that is ideal for full multitasking capabilities while protecting memory to prevent interference with other users. The stability provides greater uptime for increased productivity and less downtime for crash recovery and troubleshooting (Montpelier Open Source, n.d.). UNIX has been the baseline for Internet services and growth where machines on network can operate as clients and servers. Linux is a variant of UNIX and has established itself in the desktop, workstation, and increasingly in the server environments. A key benefit for Linux is the scope of freedom of distributions (distros) that provide many applications, freeware, and add-ons (Stanford University, 2004). Linux is extremely portability to a wide range of new and old machines. The majority of Linux variants are available free or at an economical price compared to Microsoft Windows. Linux is a very secure operating system and although it still can be prone to attacks, it inherently is more secure than Windows. Another huge benefit...
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