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VM Server: Installation of i386 Debian/Linux 5.0.Squeeze(x64)
HPC Fundamentals - Eric Scouten and Charlotte Gaines - Done 1/30/2013
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
In order to successfully accomplish/perform this project, the listed resources/experiences need to be consulted/achieved:
| Item | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| computer | Spare Project Computer | 1 |
| LCD | Spare LCD to use as display device | 1+ |
| keyboard | PS/2 or USB keyboard | 1 |
| mouse | PS/2 or USB mouse | 1 |
| working hard drive | working hard drive to install Linux on | 1 |
| working network cable | functioning network cable to plug into switch | 1 |
Hardware SetUp
- Make sure all of the cables and hardware are connected and seated properly
- You need at least one stick of RAM.
BIOS Setup
- 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.
Network Install
- At the Network Boot Menu select '64-bit (AMD)' and press <Enter>
- Then select Debian and press <Enter>
- Then select Squeeze and press <Enter>
Configuration and Installation
- 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.
Configure the Network
- 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.
Account Setup
- 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.
Clock Configuration
- Verify that the timezone highlighted is your timezone, if not use the arrow keys to select the correct timezone and press <Enter>.
Disk Partition
Partition Disk
- 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.
Software Packages
- 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
user/escoute1/portfolio/hpc0project1.txt · Last modified: 2013/01/30 13:01 by escoute1