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III. - 🐧 Install Debian Linux

Table of Contents


Instructions


In order to install and set up ggRock we would need to complete following steps:




The installation of Debian 12 (codename Bookworm) is performed using a graphical installer that walks you through language, time zone, networking, disk setup, and more.


⚠️ Important: If you are setting up Debian with an RAID OS Disk, make sure to follow the external guide linked in Step 11.
⚙️ If you're installing Debian to a RAID array, ensure your motherboard BIOS is set to Legacy boot mode.



🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions:


Step 1. Installation Options


  • Select Graphical Install



Step 2. Language Selection


  • Choose your preferred language (e.g., English)


Step 3. Country Selection


  • Select your location (United States)


Step 4. Keyboard Layout


  • Choose your keyboard layout (American English)


⏳ Upon clicking Continue, Debian will take a few moments to detect hardware and network settings in preparation for the next step.



Step 5. Hostname


  • Enter a hostname (e.g., ggrock)


❗ If you see a different screen, go to Appendix I: Multiple Server Network Interfaces



Step 6. Domain Name


  • Leave blank and press Continue



Step 7. Root Password


  • Set a strong root password 🔐
  • Store it in a secure place. It cannot be recovered later (although it can be reset at a later time).



Step 8. Regular User Name


  • Enter a username for your regular (non-root) account (e.g. “user”).
  • Press Continue, then set the username for the account.



Step 9. User Password


  • Set a password for the user created in Step 8
  • 🔁 Can be reset later using root access


⏳ Upon clicking Continue, Debian will take a few moments to configure the system clock for the next step.



Step 10. Clock Configuration


  • Select your timezone (e.g., Eastern Time)



💽 Disk Setup & Boot


Step 11. Partition Setup


If you're prompted to force UEFI installation due to legacy partitions — select Yes and continue.



Step 12. Select OS Drive


  • Choose your OS install drive — e.g., 250.1 GB ATA Samsung SSD 860 — normally a different size from your array drives.


💡 This will also be your boot drive in Step 23



Step 13. Partition Layout


  • Choose: All files in one partition (recommended for new users)



Step 14. Apply Partition


  • Select Finish partitioning and write changes to disk



Step 15. Confirm Partitioning


  • Confirm changes and proceed
  • ⏳ Debian will now install the base system



Step 16. (Optional) Scan for CD/DVD


  • Skip this step if prompted (it may not appear)



📦 Package Manager & Software


Step 17. Configure Package Manager


  • Choose your country (United States)


🧩 RAID users: If returning here after special RAID setup, resume from this step.



Step 18. Mirror Selection




Step 19. HTTP Proxy


  • Leave proxy field blank and press Continue


🕸️ If this fails, double-check your network connection.

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⏳ Debian will now configure the apt package manager.



Step 20. Survey Participation


  • Choose based on your preference



Step 21. Software Selection


✅ Select only:


  • SSH server
  • Standard system utilities


❌ Deselect: Debian desktop environment, GNOME, or any other options aside from these two (if selected)


⏳ Debian will now finish the installation of the selected packages.




🧱 Final Steps


Step 22. Restart Server


  • Remove the USB 💽
  • Click Continue



Step 23. Confirm Installation


The server will now restart and display the GRUB menu.


  • The default option of Debian GNU/Linux will be selected after 5 seconds.



  • After boot, you should see the console login prompt:


Debian GNU/Linux 12 ggrock tty1 ggrock login:


🎉 That’s it! Debian is now installed and you are now ready to Install the ggRock Server Application.


Updated on: 24/12/2025

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