Ubuntu Desktop Linux Installation 18.04.1

CompTIA A + (220-1102) Domain:
Domain 1.0: Operating Systems

CompTIA A+ (220-1102) Objective:
Objective 1.9: Given a scenario, perform OS installations and upgrades in a diverse OS Environment

Overview

This lab provides guidance on performing an Ubuntu Desktop Linux Installation of the Linux+. By performing this lab, students will learn how to install the Ubuntu operating system, install patches, and update to a new version.  

outcomes

In this lab, you will learn to: 

  1. Install Ubuntu using a custom hard disk layout. 
  2. Install patches using a software updater. 
  3. Upgrade to a new version of Ubuntu  

Key terms and descriptions

Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution based on Debian that is popular with both home users and enterprise customers.
Linux
Linux is a free and open-source operating system that was created by the Finnish programmer Linus Torvalds.
partition
Disk Partitioning is the process of dividing a disk into one or more logical areas, often known as partitions, on which the user can work separately.
patch
A patch is an update to a package that resolves a bug or a software vulnerability.