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# Setup Clean Debian OS for Your (Cloud) VPS
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-## Step 1. (Todo)
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+## Step 1. Preparation
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-## Step 2. Run the Script
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+ - A clean normally running true virtualization (e.g. KVM) VPS with GRUB2 and VNC access. This script have been tested on SolusVM KVM VPS & Alibaba Cloud ECS with Debian 8/9 & Ubuntu 16.04/18.04.
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+ - Then check `/etc/default/grub` with your preferred editor (e.g. `nano` or `vi`).
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+ - Make sure there's **no** `GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT_QUIET` and `GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT`. **Just delete them.**
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-Check these dependencies:
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+ - Make sure there's reasonable number for `GRUB_DEFAULT` **timeout**. You can just set `GRUB_DEFAULT=999` which will be fine (about 16 minutes).
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-- `ca-certificates` (if using https)
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-- `cpio`
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-- `gzip`
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-- `mkpasswd` (`whois` package)
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-- `sed`
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-- `wget`
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+Install dependencies:
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+
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+```
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+sudo apt update && sudo apt -y install ca-certificates cpio wget whois
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+```
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+## Step 2. Run the Script
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Replace following `<OPTIONS>` with your options.
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@@ -49,4 +54,10 @@ If `-c CN` is used, Chinese Special options will be setup for good connectivity
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- Default NTP server is `ntp1.aliyun.com`.
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- All custom settings will override above defaults.
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-Finally, reboot and enter Debian Installer. It will setup all things automatically.
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+## Step 3. Entering Debian Installer
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+ - Keep your SSH connection and **open VNC console** on your Provider's control panel.
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+ - `sudo reboot` with your SSH and the VM should **reboot**.
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+ - Switch to your VNC window **quickly**. You should enter the **GRUB selection menu** now.
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+ - Use your keyboard to **select** `New Install` and **enter** it. Also, **be quick**, just do not miss the `GRUB_DEFAULT` timeout you've set.
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+ - Finally, you should see the screen of Debian Installer now. It will setup all things automatically and reboot when complete.
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Bohan Yang