IT201 Operating Systems (Suse Linux)

Assessment criteria for this unit

-Test (30%)

-Project (70%)

(There is NO Turnitin requirement for this unit)

This syllabus is the 2nd version.

VirtualBox

Always use the latest version of VirtualBox.

You can get VirtualBox from https://www.virtualbox.org

For your project, there is no need to mention about VirtualBox.

Q: My VirtualBox does not allow me to create a 64-bit machine.

A: You may need to change some setting in your BIOS. Refer to https://sites.google.com/site/jetweelim/home/academiccorner/other/red-hat

Q: If the VirtualBox - Devices - CD/DVD Devices - Choose a virtual CD/DVD disk file; does NOT work.

A: Use the Machine - Setting - Storage - CD/DVD Drive - Choose a virtual CD/DVD disk file

Q: I am getting a VTx or VTd error.

A: This is a setting in your BIOS. It is usually in the Security section.

For all the print screens, there is NO need to include your virtual machine. Virtual machine is NOT a part of your syllabus.

Installation

Remember to increase the Virtual Hard Disk space for your virtual machine.

A simpler way to screen capture the installation process is by having your screen recording software running while you are doing your installation. This way, you won't miss any screens.

Download the ISO file from www.opensuse.org

This is the installation of Suse Leap 15:

During the installation, if there is an error, click retry or skip.

Q: My Linux is still auto-login even after I disable user auto-login.

A: Make sure you are running from your hard disk and not from the Live CD. Refer to the below video to remove the Live-CD from your virtual drive.

Help Resource

The OpenSuse Startup Manual is no longer packaged together during the installation process.

FAQ

Q: What is YaST?

A: YaST is the installation and configuration tool for SUSE.

Q: Should I use the GNOME or KDE desktop?

A: There is NO restriction to any of the desktop for your coursework.

Chapter 4: File System

ls (list) & dir (directory listing) command:

Chapter 5: Working with SUSE shell and CLI

Chapter 6: Administration

Access YaST from the CLI

YaST in GUI

Adding a Printer by plug-and-play in VirtualBox

Adding a Printer manually in Suse

Manage User, Groups and Permissions

Logging

All log are in your /var/log directory.

You can use the cat or VIM to show the content

Additional Notes

It is possible to share a folder between your Virtual Machine and your Host Computer.

Mark allocation for your project:

Best Regards,