Task
Installing Linux
For this first assignment you are required to select, install and make operational a Linux version of your choosing, that you will then use throughout the duration of this subject;
You are required to:
Select and install a version of Linux so that it works on a local network. You will be required to connect to your Linux computer from another computer in later activities. Your Linux install should be able to connect to the Internet. There are a number of options you can choose for your install, you can choose to install Linux on a dedicated computer, as a bootable image on a dual boot computer, or as a virtual host running within another operating system;
- Submit a learning diary for this activity in which you should describe [5 marks]:
- What version of Linux you have chosen to install, and why;
- Details of how you have chosen to set up Linux (i.e. dedicated computer, dual boot, virtual image);
- What you did;
- What problems you encountered and how you solved them;
- How much time you spent on each part of the exercise.
- List with detail the processes running on your Linux computer, and describe in detail any three (3) running processes. What is the purpose of each of the three processes [2.5 marks].
- Write a simple shell script that displays information about your system. It should show uptime, current connections, last logins, utilisation and most CPU load intensive processes. You should display a heading before each command output, and separate each command output with a line of dashes. Submit both your script and the display output [2.5 marks].
Rationale
This assessment task is designed to be a first step to learning how to manage Linux servers from the command line. You will be required to use the Linux installation from this exercise throughout this subject, and in later assessments. You will have decisions to make and there are many technology options to choose from in completing this assignment.
This assessment is designed to:
- Assess your progress towards meeting subject learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4;
- Assist you to develop your learning of the priciples covered in topics 1 and 2 of the subject;
- Assist you to start learning to use some of the vast array of reference information which you can easily find on the Internet to assist in decision making and Linux systems administration.
Marking criteria
Question
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Criteria
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HD
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DI
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CR
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PS
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FL
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Q1.Install Linux Learning Diary
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Successful Linux installation
Clarity of explanation
Depth of understanding
Reflection on personal learning
Referencing
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Demonstrated working Linux implementation.
Reflect on your own learning experience providing evidence of insight and commenting on the acquisition of new knowledge, drawing on multiple sources.
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Demonstrated working Linux implementation.
Reflect on your own learning experience providing evidence of insight, drawing on multiple sources to develop understanding.
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Demonstrated working Linux implementation.
Consider and reflect on your own experience in installing Linux, drawing on multiple sources to develop understanding.
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Demonstrated working Linux implementation.
Consider and reflect on your own experience in installing Linux.
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Major errors os omissions. Limited detail and understanding demonstrated
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Q2. List Processes
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Ability to learn and use systems administration techniques
Application of technical knowledge
Referencing
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Application of techniques drawn from synthesis of two or more sources, presents a summary of the information and explains the facts in a logical manner with outstanding explanation and presentation.
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Application of techniques drawn from synthesis of two or more sources, and draws appropriate
conclusions based on understanding, with all factors identified and described.
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Application of techniques drawn from two or more sources, and draws conclusions based on understanding, with major factors identified and described.
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Application of techniques and conclusion drawn from facts, with major factors identified and described.
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Major errors or omissions. Limited detail and understanding demonstrated
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Q3. Shell Script
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Ability to learn and use scripting techniques
Application of technical knowledge
Referencing
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Application of techniques drawn from synthesis of two or more sources. Script is accurate and execution is detailed with precise and neatly presented information.
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Application of techniques drawn from synthesis of two or more sources. Script is accurate and execution is detailed.
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Application of techniques drawn from sources. Script is accurate and execution is detailed.
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Script is accurate and execution is detailed with minor errors or omissions.
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Major errors or omissions. Limited detail and understanding demonstrated
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Overall Assignment Referencing
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Use of citations and quotes
References
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Broad range of references strategically used in support.
Clear acknowledge other people’s ideas.
Always conforms to stipulated style
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References strategically used in support.
Clear acknowledge other people’s ideas.
Mostly conforms to stipulated style
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References used in support.
Acknowledge other people’s ideas.
Mostly conforms to stipulated style
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Over use of quotations.
Sources not well integrated within answers.
Minor errors in style
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Not always proper acknowledge sources
Text or quotations not clearly identified.
Major errors in style.
Inconsistent use of styles
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Presentation
You should submit your assessment as a single word document which should contain all components of your assignment. Use screenshots to provide evidence and detail of the work you have done to compliment your written answers.