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Task4 Ubuntu Installation Steps

The document outlines the procedure for installing Linux on a computer that already has Windows, configuring it as a dual boot system. It details the necessary software and hardware requirements, installation steps including language and keyboard configuration, partitioning, boot loader setup, and account configuration. The installation process is specifically tailored for Ubuntu, providing a step-by-step guide from downloading the operating system to completing the installation and restarting the system.
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Task4 Ubuntu Installation Steps

The document outlines the procedure for installing Linux on a computer that already has Windows, configuring it as a dual boot system. It details the necessary software and hardware requirements, installation steps including language and keyboard configuration, partitioning, boot loader setup, and account configuration. The installation process is specifically tailored for Ubuntu, providing a step-by-step guide from downloading the operating system to completing the installation and restarting the system.
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Task 4: : Every student should install Linux on the computer.

This computer should have


windows installed. The system should be configured as dual boot with both windows and
Linux. Lab instructors should verify the installation and follow it up with a Viva.

AIM: To install Linux in system

Software Requirement: Linux Compact Discs

Hardware Requirement: Personal computer

PROCEDURE:

Language Selection

 Using your mouse select the language you would prefer to use for the installation

 Click next to continue.

Key Board Configuration:

 Using your mouse select the correct layout type for the keyboard you would prefer to use for the
installation and as the system default.

 Once you have made the selection click next to continue.


Mouse Configuration:

 If you have a PS/2, USB or Bus mouse you do not need to pick a port and
device. If you have a serial mouse, you should choose the correct port and
device that your serial mouse is on.

 The Emulate 3 buttons checkbox allows you to use a two-button mouse as if


it had three buttons. If you select this check box you can emulate a
third ―middleǁ button by pressing both mouse buttons simultaneously.
Installation Type:
 Choose the type of installation you would like to perform.

Your options are Personal desktop, Workstation, Server, Custom and Upgrade.
Disk partition Setup:

 You can chose automatic partitioning or manual partitioning using Disk Druid of fdisk.

Automatic partitioning allows you to perform an installation without having to


partition your drives yourself.

 Automatic partitioning allows you to have some control concerning what

data is removed from your system.

 Your options are:


 Remove all Linux partitionson this system.

 Removeallpartitionsonthissystem
 Keep all partitions and use existing free space.

 To partition manually choose either Disk druid or fdisk partitioning tool.

 Lick next once you have made your selections.

Partitioning your system:

 If you chose automatic partitioning and did not select Review

 skip ahead

 If you choose automatic partitioning and selected


review you can either accept the current partition
settings (click next) or modify
the setup using Disk Druid, the manual partition tool.

 If you choose manual partition with disk skip ahead.

 At this point you must tell the installation program where to


install Linux. This is done by defining mount points for one or more
disk partitions in which Linux will be installed.

Adding Partitions:
 To add a new partition select new button, a dialogue box appears. Select the options
and click ok
Boot Loader Configuration:
 Boot loader is the first software program that runs when a
computer starts. The installation program provides two boot
loaders GRUB ( GR and
Unified Boot Loader) which is the default and LILO.

 If you do not want GRUB as your boot loader click Change Boot Loader.
You can then choose to install LILO or choose not to install boot
loader at all by clicking Do not install boot loader on the change
boot loader button.

 Network devices are automatically detected and displayed in


Network Devices list,
Select a network device and click Edit

Here you can configure IP address and net mask of the device.

 Firewall configuration:
• Offers firewall protection for enhanced protection.
• A properly configured firewall can greatly increase the security of the

system.

 Time zone configuration:

You can set your time zone by selecting your computers physical
location or by specifying your time zones offset from Universal Time.
 Account Configuration:

• Allows to set Root password or user accounts

• Root count is similar to the administrator password that you set


up in Win NT.
• Click add button to add a new non-rot user.
• Enter the details and click OK.
 Packing group selection:

You can select package groups which groups components together


or individual packages or a combination of the two.

UBUNTU INSTALLATION STEPS:

1.Must have a USB with 8GB space and no data.


https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop, then Download the ubuntu.
2.Insert Pendrive,And Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, then hold the buttons next click On
Restart The PC

3. Select the troubleshoot

4. Select the Advanced Options.


5. Select the 'UEFI FIRMWARE SETTINGS'.

6. A blue screen with different options will appear, select the 'TROUBLESHOOT'
option, click on 'ADVANCED OPTIONS' and then select the 'UEFI
FIRMWARE SETTINGS'.
7. Boot Manager screen will open on the screen, select EFI USB DEVICE

8.Click on 'TRY OR INSTALL UBUNTU' and continue with the installation after
checking the "INSTALL UBUNTU ALONGSIDE WINDOWS BOOT
MANAGER".
1.
9. Select Keyboard Layout next click Continue.

10. Goto Updates and other software Select Normal Installation , next continue.
11. Select Installation Type, Installation ubuntu alongside windows boot
manager, Next Continue
12.Allocate the drive spaces by dragging the divider below, click Install now

4. Select Continue
14.Customize your profile in Ubuntu.

15. The installation is complete, press Restart now


16. Select the windows boot manager

TEST DATA: No Test data for this Experiment

ERROR: No Errors for this Experiment


RESULT: Installation of Linux is completed.

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