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Linux+ System Management: Manage the Linux Boot Process
In this lab, you’ll practice configuring GRUB boot files to control how the boot process looks and operates. When you're finished, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge to manage the GRUB boot process.
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Get Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Ubuntu Linux Boot File Walkthrough
In this challenge, you will use a Ubuntu Linux machine. On this machine, you’ll learn about the location of the most commonly edited boot files and what they are used for.
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Boot an Alternate Kernel
You will use a Ubuntu lab machine to learn how to locate and boot an alternative kernel.
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Alter the GRUB Boot Options
On a lab machine, you’ll learn to change the boot options including recovery, memtest86+, and submenus.
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Modify the Appearance of the Boot Menu
Finally, to finish up this lab, you’ll learn to change the boot options to control the appearance of the boot menu.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
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