II. - 💾 Create a Bootable Debian Installer
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Instructions
In order to install and set up ggRock we would need to complete following steps:
- https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GKB/pages/15860709/I.+-+How+to+Download+Debian+and+Rufus?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiYzlkMTA3N2EwM2FjNDU4NWFhNGE1NGU2NTc5NTQwOGUiLCJwIjoiYyJ9
- https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GKB/pages/15860713/II.+-+Create+a+Bootable+Debian+Installer?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiOWFjYTllYWMyNGRjNGZiODkxNDY1NjFiNzIyMWM3MGQiLCJwIjoiYyJ9 🎯 You Are Here
- III. - 🐧 Install Debian Linux
- https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GKB/pages/15861727/IV.+ggRock+Server+Application+Installation
- V. - 🚀 First-time Setup and Accessing the ggRock Server Application
- VI. - ⚙️ Configure the ggRock Array
- https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KQjy
- https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GKB/pages/15861795/VII.+-+Configure+Client+Machines+for+Network+Diskless+PXE+Boot?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiODA0ZWViYzUzMjg0NGQwNTg5N2IwNWIzN2EzNWVjYWYiLCJwIjoiYyJ9
Step 3: Create a Bootable Debian USB with Rufus
Now that you've launched Rufus and selected the Debian ISO, here’s what to do next:

🧭 1. Device
- Make sure the correct USB drive is selected under Device (e.g.,
ggUSB (G:)). - ⚠️ Warning: All data on this USB drive will be erased.
📦 2. Boot Selection
- The Debian ISO should already be loaded (e.g.,
debian-12.10.0-amd64-netinst.iso). - If not, click Select and browse to the ISO you downloaded earlier.
⚙️ 3. Partition Scheme & Target System
- Partition scheme:
MBR - Target system:
BIOS or UEFI
✅ This setup works on most systems. If you're only targeting newer UEFI systems, you can also chooseGPT+UEFI (non-CSM).
💾 4. Format Options
- Volume label: Change it to something like
Debian(optional but helpful). - File system:
FAT32 (Default) - Cluster size:
4096 bytes (Default)
No need to touch the "Advanced format options" unless you know what you're doing.
🔥 5. Start the Process
- Click the START button.
🧪 6. ISOHybrid Mode Prompt
- Rufus may ask how to write the image:
- Choose Write in ISO Image mode (Recommended) and click OK.

🧼 7. Confirmation Warning
- You’ll see a final warning that all data on the USB drive will be destroyed.
- Confirm and proceed.

⏳ Wait for It...
Rufus will now write the Debian installer to the USB stick. This usually takes a few minutes.
Once it says READY, you're good to go! 🎉
✅ What’s Next?
Now that you've got:
- 📦 The Bootable Debian Installer
You're ready to Install Debian Linux.
Updated on: 24/12/2025
Thank you!
