Linux Lab Boot Process

This document is an overview of the Linux Lab boot process.

Choose Linux from boot manager

Boot kernel

Create RAM disk

Load RAM disk image

Set up client information

Linux initialization process
- system processes started/run
- configuration management
- X window system starts
- graphical login displayed

User login process

Enter user code (passwd file lookup)

Password prompt (Kerberos: if successful--ticket granted)

Ready to start user programs