> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # IV. - 🖥 Install the ggRock Server Application | This guide walks you through the first-time installation of the ggRock Server Application. The process is mostly automated 🛠️ but does include some command-line work and basic file editing. ### Table of Contents * [**I. -📥 How to Download Debian and Rufus**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/i-how-to-download-debian-and-rufus-1mctc5r/) * [**II. - 💾 Create a Bootable Debian Installer**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/ii-create-a-bootable-debian-installer-1kxab79/) * [**III. - 🐧 Install Debian Linux**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/iii-install-debian-linux-13-14qgozu/) * [**IV. - 🖥 Install the ggRock Server Application**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/iv-install-the-ggrock-server-application-1r0g9sn/) 🎯 You Are Here * [**V. - 🚀 First-time Setup and Accessing the ggRock Server Application**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/v-first-time-setup-and-accessing-the-ggrock-server-application-1pudbnd/) * [**VI. - ⚙️ Configure the ggRock Array**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/vi-configure-the-ggrock-array-mkgkfy/) * [**VII. - 🖼️ Create, Configure, and Test ggRock Images**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/vii-create-configure-and-test-ggrock-images-11jl7lm/) * [**VIII. - 🖧 Configure Client Machines for Network/Diskless (PXE) Boot**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/viii-configure-client-machines-for-networkdiskless-pxe-boot-ey4vsf/) --- ## 🖥️ Access the Server Console 1. Connect to the server via: * Direct keyboard/mouse/monitor * SSH * Debian Control Panel ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161824.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697106976&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 2. Log in as the `root` user or another administrative user. You should see the prompt: ``` root@ggrock:~# ``` 🔐 **Note**: Ensure CAPS LOCK is off if login fails. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) --- ## ⚙️ Run the ggRock Automated Install Script 3. Enter the following command at the root prompt: ``` wget -O - https://www.ggrock.com/install.sh | bash - ``` ⚠️ **Important**: * The `O` is a capital letter, not the number zero. * Spaces and formatting must be exact. * If using SSH or the Debian Control Panel, feel free to copy/paste. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161911.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697154692&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) --- ## 📦 Automated Installation (Sit Back & Relax 😎) 4. The script will now install ggRock and its dependencies. This takes **10–15 minutes** depending on server and network speed. ☕ Grab a coffee — you’ve earned it! ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-162529.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697532173&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 5. After successful installation, you'll see a message with a local address like: ``` [http://your.server.ip.address.here/](http://your.server.ip.address.here/) ``` 🌐 This is your access point for the ggRock Web UI. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-163039.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697842464&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 6. Reboot the server: ``` reboot ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-163056.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697859039&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) --- ## 🌐 Update Network Configuration 7. Log back into the server console as root. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-163120.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697883625&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 8. Back up your current network config: ``` cp /etc/network/interfaces /etc/network/interfaces.bak ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-163252.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697975763&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 9. Open the file for editing: ``` nano /etc/network/interfaces ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-163315.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697998053&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 10. Replace: ``` auto vmbr0 iface vmbr0 inet dhcp ``` With: ``` auto vmbr0 iface vmbr0 inet static address SERVERIP netmask NETMASK gateway GATEWAY ``` > 📌 Replace placeholders with actual values based on your network setup. Then ensure your file resembles: ``` auto lo iface lo inet loopback auto vmbr0 iface vmbr0 inet static address SERVERIP netmask NETMASK gateway GATEWAY bridge_ports ens33 bridge_fd 0 bridge_stp off iface ens33 inet manual ``` > 🔍 `ens33` may differ based on your server — adjust accordingly. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-163415.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743698058944&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 11. Save and exit: Press `CTRL + X`, then `Y`, then **Enter**. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) --- ## 🌍 Update DNS Configuration 12. Back up your DNS config: ``` cp /etc/resolv.conf /etc/resolv.conf.bak ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 13. Open the DNS file: ``` nano /etc/resolv.conf ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 14. Replace: ``` nameserver 192.168.1.1 ``` With: ``` nameserver 8.8.8.8 nameserver 8.8.4.4 ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 15. Save and exit: Press `CTRL + X`, then `Y`, then **Enter**. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 16. Reboot the server again: ``` reboot ``` ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) --- ## 🧰 Run the ggRock Linux Configuration Utility > 💡 **TIP**: You can launch the configuration utility at any time using: > > ``` > ggrock-linux-configurator > ``` 17. Log back into the server console as root. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) 🔎 **Note**: If your server has multiple active network interfaces, you’ll see steps 4–9. If not, skip ahead. 18. Run the `ggrock-linux-configurator` command. ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861727/image-20250403-161847.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743697130359&cacheVersion=1&api=v2) --- 🎉 **Installation Complete!** ✅ You're now ready to proceed to the **“**[**First-Time Setup and Accessing the ggRock Server Application**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/v-first-time-setup-and-accessing-the-ggrock-server-application-1pudbnd/)**”** guide. > 🧠 *Optional*: To manage ggRock remotely, check out the [**Access Debian Control Panel**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/accessing-the-debian-control-panel-optional-but-recommended-1rryyk8/) article. ---