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It is a quick walkthrough of the installation process -which should contain all the information you will need for most installs. -When more information can be useful, we will link to more detailed -explanations in other parts of this document. - -</para> - - <sect1 id="howto-preliminaries"> - <title>Preliminaries</title> -<para> - -<phrase condition="unofficial-build"> -The debian-installer is still in a beta state. -</phrase> -If you encounter bugs during your install, please refer to -<xref linkend="submit-bug" /> for instructions -on how to report them. If you have questions which cannot be -answered by this document, please direct them to the debian-boot -mailing list (&email-debian-boot-list;) or ask on IRC (#debian-boot -on the OFTC network). - -</para> - </sect1> - - <sect1 id="howto-getting-images"> - <title>Booting the installer</title> -<para> - -<phrase condition="unofficial-build"> -For some quick links to CD images, check out the <ulink url="&url-d-i;"> -&d-i; home page</ulink>. -</phrase> -The debian-cd team provides builds of CD images using &d-i; on the -<ulink url="&url-debian-cd;">Debian CD page</ulink>. -For more information on where to get CDs, see <xref linkend="official-cdrom" />. - -</para><para> - -Some installation methods require other images than CD images. -<phrase condition="unofficial-build"> -The <ulink url="&url-d-i;">&d-i; home page</ulink> has links to -other images. -</phrase> -<xref linkend="where-files" /> explains how to find images on &debian; -mirrors. - -</para><para> - -The subsections below will give the details about which images you should -get for each possible means of installation. - -</para> - - <sect2 id="howto-getting-images-cdrom"> - <title>CDROM</title> - -<para> - -There are two different netinst CD images which can be used to install -&releasename; with the &d-i;. These images are intended to boot from CD -and install additional packages over a network, hence the name 'netinst'. -The difference between the two images is that on the full netinst image -the base packages are included, whereas you have to download these from -the web if you are using the business card image. If you'd rather, you can -get a full size CD image which will not need the network to install. You -only need the first CD of the set. - -</para><para> - -Download whichever type you prefer and burn it to a CD. -<phrase arch="any-x86">To boot the CD, you may need to change your BIOS -configuration, as explained in <xref linkend="bios-setup" />.</phrase> -<phrase arch="powerpc"> -To boot a PowerMac from CD, press the <keycap>c</keycap> key while booting. See -<xref linkend="boot-cd" /> for other ways to boot from CD. -</phrase> - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 condition="supports-floppy-boot" id="howto-getting-images-floppy"> - <title>Floppy</title> -<para> - -If you can't boot from CD, you can download floppy images to install -&debian;. You need the <filename>floppy/boot.img</filename>, the -<filename>floppy/root.img</filename> and one or more of the driver disks. - -</para><para> - -The boot floppy is the one with <filename>boot.img</filename> on it. -This floppy, when booted, will prompt you to insert a second floppy — -use the one with <filename>root.img</filename> on it. - -</para><para> - -If you're planning to install over the network, you will usually need -the <filename>floppy/net-drivers-1.img</filename>. For PCMCIA or USB -networking, and some less common network cards, you will also need a second -driver floppy, <filename>floppy/net-drivers-2.img</filename>. - -</para><para> - -If you have a CD, but cannot boot from it, then boot from floppies and use -<filename>floppy/cd-drivers.img</filename> on a driver disk to complete the -install using the CD. - -</para><para> - -Floppy disks are one of the least reliable media around, so be prepared for -lots of bad disks (see <xref linkend="unreliable-floppies" />). Each -<filename>.img</filename> file you downloaded goes on a single floppy; -you can use the dd command to write it to /dev/fd0 or some other means -(see <xref linkend="create-floppy" /> for details). -Since you'll have more than one floppy, it's a good idea to label them. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 condition="bootable-usb" id="howto-getting-images-usb"> - <title>USB memory stick</title> -<para> - -It's also possible to install from removable USB storage devices. For -example a USB keychain can make a handy &debian; install medium that you -can take with you anywhere. - -</para><para> - -The easiest way to prepare your USB memory stick is to download -<filename>hd-media/boot.img.gz</filename>, and use gunzip to extract the 256 MB -image from that file. Write this image directly to your memory stick, which -must be at least 256 mb in size. Of course this will destroy anything already -on the memory stick. Then mount the memory stick, which will now have a FAT -filesystem on it. Next, download a &debian; netinst CD image, and copy that file -to the memory stick; any filename is ok as long as it ends in -<literal>.iso</literal>. - -</para><para> - -There are other, more flexible ways to set up a memory stick to use the -debian-installer, and it's possible to get it to work with smaller memory -sticks. For details, see <xref linkend="boot-usb-files" />. - -</para><para arch="any-x86"> - -Some BIOSes can boot USB storage directly, and some cannot. You may need to -configure your BIOS to boot from a <quote>removable drive</quote> or even a -<quote>USB-ZIP</quote> to get it to boot from the USB device. For helpful -hints and details, see <xref linkend="usb-boot" />. - -</para><para arch="powerpc"> - -Booting Macintosh systems from USB storage devices involves manual use -of Open Firmware. For directions, see <xref linkend="usb-boot" />. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 id="howto-getting-images-netboot"> - <title>Booting from network</title> -<para> - -It's also possible to boot &d-i; completely from the net. The -various methods to netboot depend on your architecture and netboot setup. -The files in <filename>netboot/</filename> can be used to netboot &d-i;. - -</para><para arch="x86"> - -The easiest thing to set up is probably PXE netbooting. Untar the -file <filename>netboot/pxeboot.tar.gz</filename> into -<filename>/srv/tftp</filename> or -wherever is appropriate for your tftp server. Set up your DHCP server to pass -filename <filename>pxelinux.0</filename> to clients, and with luck -everything will just work. -For detailed instructions, see <xref linkend="install-tftp" />. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="linux-any" id="howto-getting-images-hard-disk"> - <title>Booting from hard disk</title> -<para> - -It's possible to boot the installer using no removable media, but just an -existing hard disk, which can have a different OS on it. Download -<filename>hd-media/initrd.gz</filename>, <filename>hd-media/vmlinuz</filename>, -and a &debian; CD image to the top-level directory of the hard disk. Make sure -that the CD image has a filename ending in <literal>.iso</literal>. Now -it's just a matter of booting linux with the initrd. -<phrase arch="x86"> -<xref linkend="boot-initrd" /> explains one way to do it. -</phrase> - -</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> - - <sect1 id="howto-installation"> -<title>Installation</title> -<para> - -Once the installer starts, you will be greeted with an initial screen. Press -&enterkey; to boot, or read the instructions for other boot -methods and parameters (see <xref linkend="boot-parms" />). - -</para><para> - -After a while you will be asked to select your language. Use the arrow keys -to pick a language and press &enterkey; to continue. Next you'll be asked to -select your country, with the choices including countries where your -language is spoken. If it's not on the short list, a list of all the -countries in the world is available. - -</para><para> - -You may be asked to confirm your keyboard layout. Choose the default unless -you know better. - -</para><para> - -Now sit back while debian-installer detects some of your hardware, and -loads the rest of itself from CD, floppy, USB, etc. - -</para><para> - -Next the installer will try to detect your network hardware and set up -networking by DHCP. If you are not on a network or do not have DHCP, you -will be given the opportunity to configure the network manually. - -</para><para> - -The next step is setting up your clock and time zone. The installer will -try to contact a time server on the Internet to ensure the clock is set -correctly. The time zone is based on the country selected earlier and the -installer will only ask to select one if a country has multiple zones. - -</para><para> - -Now it is time to partition your disks. First you will be given the -opportunity to automatically partition either an entire drive, or available -free space on a drive (see <xref linkend="partman-auto" />). -This is recommended for new users or anyone in a hurry. If you do not want -to autopartition, choose <guimenuitem>Manual</guimenuitem> from the menu. - -</para><para arch="any-x86"> - -If you have an existing DOS or Windows partition that you want to preserve, -be very careful with automatic partitioning. If you choose manual partitioning, -you can use the installer to resize existing FAT or NTFS partitions to create -room for the &debian; install: simply select the partition and specify its new size. - -</para><para> - -On the next screen you will see your partition table, how the partitions will -be formatted, and where they will be mounted. Select a partition to modify or -delete it. If you did automatic partitioning, you should just be able to choose -<guimenuitem>Finish partitioning and write changes to disk</guimenuitem> -from the menu to use what it set up. Remember to assign at least one partition -for swap space and to mount a partition on <filename>/</filename>. -For more detailed information on how to use the partitioner, please refer -to <xref linkend="di-partition" />; the appendix <xref -linkend="partitioning" /> has more general information about -partitioning. - -</para><para> - -Now &d-i; formats your partitions and starts to install the base system, -which can take a while. That is followed by installing a kernel. - -</para><para> - -The base system that was installed earlier is a working, but very minimal -installation. To make the system more functional the next step allows you -to install additional packages by selecting tasks. Before packages can be -installed <classname>apt</classname> needs to be configured as that defines -from where the packages will be retrieved. -The <quote>Standard system</quote> task will be selected by default and -should normally be installed. Select the <quote>Desktop environment</quote> -task if you would like to have a graphical desktop after the installation. -See <xref linkend="pkgsel"/> for additional information about this step. - -</para><para> - -Installation of the base system is followed by setting up user accounts. By -default you will need to provide a password for the <quote>root</quote> -(administrator) account and information necessary to create one regular user -account. - -</para><para> - -The last step is to install a boot loader. If the installer detects -other operating systems on your computer, it will add them to the boot menu -and let you know. -<phrase arch="any-x86">By default GRUB will be installed to the master boot -record of the first harddrive, which is generally a good choice. You'll be -given the opportunity to override that choice and install it elsewhere. -</phrase> - -</para><para> - -&d-i; will now tell you that the installation has -finished. Remove the cdrom or other boot media and hit &enterkey; to reboot -your machine. It should boot up into the newly installed system and -allow you to log in. This is explained in <xref linkend="boot-new"/>. - -</para><para> - -If you need more information on the install process, see -<xref linkend="d-i-intro" />. - -</para> - </sect1> - - <sect1 id="howto-installation-report"> - <title>Send us an installation report</title> -<para> - -If you successfully managed an installation with &d-i;, -please take time to provide us with a report. -The simplest way to do so is to install the reportbug package -(<command>aptitude install reportbug</command>), configure -<classname>reportbug</classname> as explained in -<xref linkend="mail-outgoing"/>, and run -<command>reportbug installation-reports</command>. - -</para><para> - -If you did not complete the install, you probably found a bug in -debian-installer. To improve the installer it is necessary that we know -about them, so please take the time to report them. You can use an -installation report to report problems; if the install completely fails, -see <xref linkend="problem-report" />. - -</para> - </sect1> - - <sect1 id="howto-installation-finally"> - <title>And finally…</title> -<para> - -We hope that your &debian; installation is pleasant and that you find &debian; -useful. You might want to read <xref linkend="post-install" />. - -</para> - </sect1> -</appendix> |