Summary
How to configure a Debian operating system to be ready for use, post-OS install.
Requirements
- Debian Linux (lightweight install)
- SSH Terminal (Putty or Windows Terminal)
Instructions
Initial config
Step 1 - Ensure all sources and packages are fully updated.
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apt-get update
apt-get upgrade
Step 2 - Install sudo package.
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apt-get install sudo
Step 3 (optional) - Enable SSH for root account
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sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
uncomment and edit theline "PermitRootLogin yes"
Configure Static IP Address
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sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces
edit the line:
iface ens192 inet static
address 192.168.0.1
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.0.254
dns-nameservers 192.168.0.254
Add Root CA Certs
Copy all CA certs to: /usr/local/share/ca-certificates/
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update-ca-certificate
Configure NTP Settings
Install NTP Client
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sudo apt install ntp
Edit NTP Config
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sudo nano /etc/ntp.conf
add line to config file:
server 192.168.0.254 prefer iburst
Check NTP status
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ntpq -p