Each group will have a dedicated virtual machine that they must use for their project. The group is responsible for installing Linux and all necessary software on the machine. Your group should install Linux on the machine you are assigned: group n should install on computer n.
Virtual Machines
Each group's server will be a VMware virtual machine (VM). The VM should function the same as a physical server, once you are done with the initial installation, which is slightly different. See the instructions on working with the virtual servers for more information.
Overview
The short version of the installation instructions, for those who (think) they know what they're doing, or are using a Linux distribution not described in detail.
- You can repartition and reformat the hard drive as you see fit.
- Network settings: manual/static with
- IP address:
192.168.11.100+n, wherenis the number of your group. - subnet mask:
255.255.255.0. - gateway:
192.168.11.100. - host name:
mxn, wherenis the number of your group. - name servers:
192.168.11.100,142.58.103.1,142.58.103.2. - search domain:
470.csil.sfu.ca - time server:
192.168.11.100.
- IP address:
- Create these accounts with the password given in lecture:
prof,ta,csilop. - Add
prof,ta,csilopto/etc/sudoerswith permission “ALL=(ALL) ALL”. - Make sure incoming SSH connections are allowed from
cmpt470.
Specific Distributions
Several distributions are available for the virtual machines. There are detailed installation instructions for some: