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Week 1 – System Planning and Architecture
1. Project Overview
A headless Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS system was deployed to simulate a real-world server environment. The system is designed to be accessed remotely using SSH from a Windows workstation.
2. System Architecture
I have allocated the following resources to the Virtual Machine to ensure a balance between server performance and host stability.
| Component | Specification | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS | Chosen for stability and long-term support. |
| CPU | 1 Virtual Core | Sufficient for headless server operations. |
| RAM | 2 GB | Minimum required for stable 24.04 operation. |
| Storage | 25 GB (Dynamically Allocated) | Efficient use of physical host disk space. |
| Network | NAT | Allows the VM to access the internet safely. |
3. System Verification
The following screenshot confirms the successful installation and initial resource verification of the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server.
Verification Observations:
- Kernel: 6.8.0-90-generic
- Memory: 1.9Gi total recognized
- Storage: 25GB root partition
- Status: OS updated using
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y