mynode/doc/setup_base_image_debian.md

Setup Base Image (Debian)

1. Setup Base OS

   Install latest Debian Net-install via CD

   URL: https://www.debian.org/CD/netinst/

   Follow instructions:

   • Graphical Install
   • English, US, American English
   • Hostname: myNode
   • Domain Name: <LEAVE_EMPTY>
   • Root Password: bolt
   • Full Name: myNode
   • Username: mynode
   • Password: bolt
   • Timezone: Central
   • Partition: Guided Use Entire Disk, Continue, Continue, Continue, Yes
   • CDs and Packages: No, Next, Next
   • Software Selection: No GUI, No Print Server, Add SSH Server
   • Install Grub: Yes, /dev/sda
   • Install Complete: Continue

2. Login as root / bolt

3. Install basic Software

   apt-get -y install sudo
   useradd -p $(openssl passwd -1 bolt) -m -s /bin/bash admin
   adduser admin sudo
   

4. Delete mynode user

   deluser mynode
   rm -rf /home/mynode
   exit
   

5. Login as admin / bolt

6. Delete root password

   sudo passwd -d root
   

7. Update packages

   sudo apt-get -y update
   sudo apt-get -y upgrade
   

8. Install some basics

   sudo apt-get -y install tmux
   

9. Sync

   sync
   

10. Make image now (if imaging)