VM Server: Installation of i386 Debian/Linux 5.0.Squeeze(x64)

HPC Fundamentals - Eric Scouten and Charlotte Gaines - Done 1/30/2013

There are no prerequisites.

In order to successfully accomplish/perform this project, the listed resources/experiences need to be consulted/achieved:

• Make sure all of the cables and hardware are connected and seated properly
• You need at least one stick of RAM.

• Enter Setup using your designated BIOS setup key (Mine was F2)
• Change the boot sequence to have the Network Device First.
• Also, find your 'Integrated NIC(Network Interface Card)' option and be sure that it is set to 'On w/PXE' or similar applicable options, just make sure it's ON and has PXE On.
• Save Changes and Proceed.

• At the Network Boot Menu select '64-bit (AMD)' and press <Enter>
• Then select Debian and press <Enter>
• Then select Squeeze and press <Enter>

• At the Select a Language menu select 'English - English' and press <Enter>.
• At the Select your location menu select 'United States' and press <Enter>.
• In the Select a Keyboard Layout menu select 'American English' and press <Enter>.
• When prompted to enter a Server Hostname press <Enter> for the default. You may choose anything applicable.

• When prompted for a Domain Name verify that it is “projects.lab” and press <Enter>.
• When prompted to choose a mirror site use the arrow keys to move to the top of the list and select 'enter information manually' then press <Enter>.
• Enter the site name “mirror” and press <Enter>. Alternatively, you could type in the IP(10.80.2.3) of the mirror in instances where your DNS is broken.
• Press <Enter> to use the default.
• Press <Enter> with the line blank to select no HTTP Proxy.

• When prompted for the root password type “bob” and press <Enter>.
• Reenter “bob” and press <Enter> to verify the root password.
• Type the Full Name for your user account or “bob” and press <Enter>.
• Type in the username for the new user or “bob” and press <Enter>.
• Choose a password(preferably “bob”) for the new user and press <Enter>.
• Reenter the password and press <Enter> to verify.

• Verify that the timezone highlighted is your timezone, if not use the arrow keys to select the correct timezone and press <Enter>.

• Use the arrow keys to select 'Guided - Use entire disk' and press <Enter>.
• When prompted to select disk to partition, select the appropriate disk (New disk you just installed) and press <Enter>.
• For the Partitioning Scheme use the arrow keys to select 'All files in one partition (recommended for new users)' and press <Enter>.
• Use the arrow keys to select 'Finish partitioning and write changes to disk' and press <Enter>.
• Confirm your selection by using the arrow keys to select '<Yes>' and press <Enter>.
• If you are asked about RAID software, select YES.

• Use the arrow keys and <Space Bar> to deselect all options except for Systems Utility and SSH which should both be ENABLED, indicated with a '*'.
  • Once you made the proper selections, press ENTER