System Preparation
Supported Operating Systems
Git supports multiple operating systems, but this guide focuses on Ubuntu 22.04 Linux environment. Before installation, we'll verify system requirements and prepare the necessary components.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Requirement |
Specification |
OS |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
RAM |
2 GB |
Storage |
1 GB free space |
Processor |
x86_64 architecture |
Recommended System Check
## Check Ubuntu version
lsb_release -a
## Verify system architecture
uname -m
## Check available disk space
df -h
Prerequisite Software
Update System Packages
## Update package list
sudo apt update
## Upgrade existing packages
sudo apt upgrade -y
Required Dependencies
## Install essential build tools
sudo apt install -y build-essential curl wget software-properties-common
Network Configuration
graph LR
A[Internet Connection] --> B[Package Repositories]
B --> C[System Updates]
C --> D[Software Installation]
Firewall Configuration
## Allow outgoing connections
sudo ufw allow outgoing
## Enable firewall
sudo ufw enable
User Preparation
Create Development User
## Add new user
sudo adduser gituser
## Add user to sudo group
sudo usermod -aG sudo gituser
System Optimization
## Optimize system performance
sudo sysctl -w vm.swappiness=10
LabEx Recommendation
LabEx suggests thoroughly preparing your system before Git installation to ensure smooth setup and optimal performance.