Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023 - Download and Install Linux (CentOS 8)

This video tutorial guides users through the process of installing CentOS 8 Stream on a virtual machine. It begins with an overview of different CentOS versions and provides instructions for downloading the CentOS 8 Stream ISO. The tutorial then details the steps to create a virtual machine using either VMware Player or Oracle VirtualBox, followed by a comprehensive walkthrough of the CentOS 8 installation process. Finally, it covers post-installation configuration, including setting up network preferences and user accounts.

Which CentOS version is recommended if you want the latest features?

• CentOS 6

• CentOS 8

• CentOS 9

• CentOS 7

What is the first step in downloading CentOS 8 Stream?

• Open Oracle VirtualBox

• Install VMware Player

• Create a virtual machine

• Visit the CentOS website

Which virtualization software options are mentioned for setting up CentOS 8?

• Hyper-V

• Parallels Desktop

• Oracle VirtualBox

• VMware Workstation

What should you change the network setting to for internet access in the VM?

• NAT

• Host-only Adapter

• Bridge Adapter

• Internal Network

What is the default memory size allocated for the virtual machine?

• 1 GB

• 4 GB

• 8 GB

• 16 GB

Which language and region settings are selected by default during installation?

• Spanish

• English US

• French

• English UK

What is the purpose of setting a root password during installation?

• To manage administrative tasks

• To encrypt the hard drive

• To secure the BIOS

• To set up a user account

What should you do if the password chosen is weak?

• Choose a different password

• Ignore the warning

• Press 'Done' twice to confirm

• Restart the installation

What is the final step after completing the installation?

• Reboot the system

• Create a backup

• Run a system update

• Install additional software

How can you access the terminal after logging in?

• Open the file manager

• Right-click on the desktop

• Press Ctrl+Alt+T

• Click on 'Activities' and select 'Terminal'