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BenFranske: Update to mjnk version

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BenFranske at 22:15, 13 January 2021

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BenFranske: /* Install VM Tools */

2020-12-16T18:38:24Z

Install VM Tools

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	Because your Debian Linux server is running as a virtual machine on a vmWare host system in order to achieve the best performance and driver integration we should install the vmWare Tools software package in your virtual machine.		Because your Debian Linux server is running as a virtual machine on a vmWare host system in order to achieve the best performance and driver integration we should install the vmWare Tools software package in your virtual machine.
	# Connect in to your system using the remote SSH console method explained above.		# Connect in to your system using the remote SSH console method explained above.
	# Run the '''sudo apt install open-vm-tools''' command to install the vmWare Tools. You will be prompted about several additional software packages required to be installed, type ''y'' and press enter to install the software.		# Run the '''sudo apt install open-vm-tools''' command to install the vmWare Tools. You will be prompted about several additional software packages required to be installed, type '''y''' and press enter to install the software.


	=Safely Shutdown=		=Safely Shutdown=

BenFranske at 18:38, 16 December 2020

2020-12-16T18:38:06Z

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	# You should see some connection text scroll on the top of the screen and some files on the right side of the screen now such as ''.bashrc'' and ''.profile'' The right side of the screen is the drive on your Linux system and the left side of the screen is the drive on your home system. Files and folders can be dragged between the two sides to transfer them back and forth.		# You should see some connection text scroll on the top of the screen and some files on the right side of the screen now such as ''.bashrc'' and ''.profile'' The right side of the screen is the drive on your Linux system and the left side of the screen is the drive on your home system. Files and folders can be dragged between the two sides to transfer them back and forth.
	# Close the FileZilla software to disconnect.		# Close the FileZilla software to disconnect.

			=Install VM Tools=
			Because your Debian Linux server is running as a virtual machine on a vmWare host system in order to achieve the best performance and driver integration we should install the vmWare Tools software package in your virtual machine.
			# Connect in to your system using the remote SSH console method explained above.
			# Run the '''sudo apt install open-vm-tools''' command to install the vmWare Tools. You will be prompted about several additional software packages required to be installed, type ''y'' and press enter to install the software.


	=Safely Shutdown=		=Safely Shutdown=

BenFranske: /* Debian Linux Installation */

2020-08-26T17:57:37Z

Debian Linux Installation

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	# Choose "Guided - Use entire disk" as the partitioning method and select the ''sda'' drive and "All files in one partition" as the partitioning scheme, "Finish partitioning and write the changes to the disk", and then finally confirm you want to write the changes.		# Choose "Guided - Use entire disk" as the partitioning method and select the ''sda'' drive and "All files in one partition" as the partitioning scheme, "Finish partitioning and write the changes to the disk", and then finally confirm you want to write the changes.
	# You do not want to scan any other CDs or DVDs at this time.		# You do not want to scan any other CDs or DVDs at this time.
	# You want to select a mirror located close to you with good speed. Because your VM is actually running from the campus and is connected to the campus Internet connection a good option is "~~mirrors~~.~~kernel~~.~~org~~" with no http proxy.		# You want to select a mirror located close to you with good speed. Because your VM is actually running from the campus and is connected to the campus Internet connection a good option is "debian.uchicago.edu" with no http proxy.
	# Choose whether you want to participate in the package usage survey, for our purposes either choice is just fine.		# Choose whether you want to participate in the package usage survey, for our purposes either choice is just fine.
	# On the software selection screen UNSELECT "Debian desktop environment" and "Print server" and make sure that "SSH server" and "Standard system utilities" are the only two selected options.		# On the software selection screen UNSELECT "Debian desktop environment" and "Print server" and make sure that "SSH server" and "Standard system utilities" are the only two selected options.

BenFranske: /* VM Setup */

2020-08-26T17:22:58Z

VM Setup

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	## Ensure the CD/DVD drive is set to "Datastore ISO File"		## Ensure the CD/DVD drive is set to "Datastore ISO File"
	## Ensure the "Connect At Power On" box is checked		## Ensure the "Connect At Power On" box is checked
	~~## Click the "Browse..." button to the right of the "CD/DVD Media" box.~~
	~~### Click the ''SAN0 Shared'' datastore and then double click on the ''ISOs'' folder.~~
	~~### Select the ''debian-9.5.0-amd64-netinst.iso'' file and click the OK button.~~
	## Click the OK button again to close the settings dialog box.		## Click the OK button again to close the settings dialog box.
	# Your VM is now setup and ready to be installed.		# Your VM is now setup and ready to be installed.

BenFranske: /* VM Setup */ eduroam

2018-09-19T15:55:59Z

VM Setup: eduroam

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	=VM Setup=		=VM Setup=
	# Connect to the ITCnet either by directly plugging into an ITCnet port in one of the ITC labs or by connecting to the [[ITC_VPN_Instructions\|VPN]]		# Connect to the ITCnet either by directly plugging into an ITCnet port in one of the ITC labs or by connecting to the [[ITC_VPN_Instructions\|VPN]].
			#* Note: If you want to connect using a wireless connection on campus you need to [[Connecting to Eduroam\|connect to the eduroam network]] before connecting to the VPN.
	# Make sure you have the required VMware remote console software installed on your computer and you're able to log in to the VMware vSphere Web Client. See [[ITC_vmWare_Access_Instructions\|these instructions]] for details on accessing the ITC VMware infrastructure and getting the required software installed on your computer.		# Make sure you have the required VMware remote console software installed on your computer and you're able to log in to the VMware vSphere Web Client. See [[ITC_vmWare_Access_Instructions\|these instructions]] for details on accessing the ITC VMware infrastructure and getting the required software installed on your computer.
	# Connect to the ITC VMware vSphere Web Client		# Connect to the ITC VMware vSphere Web Client

BenFranske: /* VM Setup */

2018-09-06T00:54:18Z

VM Setup

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	## Click the "Browse..." button to the right of the "CD/DVD Media" box.		## Click the "Browse..." button to the right of the "CD/DVD Media" box.
	### Click the ''SAN0 Shared'' datastore and then double click on the ''ISOs'' folder.		### Click the ''SAN0 Shared'' datastore and then double click on the ''ISOs'' folder.
	### Select the ''~~debain~~-9.3.0-amd64-netinst.iso'' file and click the OK button.		### Select the ''debian-9.5.0-amd64-netinst.iso'' file and click the OK button.
	## Click the OK button again to close the settings dialog box.		## Click the OK button again to close the settings dialog box.
	# Your VM is now setup and ready to be installed.		# Your VM is now setup and ready to be installed.

BenFranske: /* Debian Linux Installation */

2018-09-06T00:13:26Z

Debian Linux Installation

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	# Choose "Guided - Use entire disk" as the partitioning method and select the ''sda'' drive and "All files in one partition" as the partitioning scheme, "Finish partitioning and write the changes to the disk", and then finally confirm you want to write the changes.		# Choose "Guided - Use entire disk" as the partitioning method and select the ''sda'' drive and "All files in one partition" as the partitioning scheme, "Finish partitioning and write the changes to the disk", and then finally confirm you want to write the changes.
	# You do not want to scan any other CDs or DVDs at this time.		# You do not want to scan any other CDs or DVDs at this time.
	# You want to select a mirror located close to you with good speed. Because your VM is actually running from the campus and is connected to the campus Internet connection a good option is "~~cosmos~~.~~cites~~.~~illinois.edu~~" with no http proxy.		# You want to select a mirror located close to you with good speed. Because your VM is actually running from the campus and is connected to the campus Internet connection a good option is "mirrors.kernel.org" with no http proxy.
	# Choose whether you want to participate in the package usage survey, for our purposes either choice is just fine.		# Choose whether you want to participate in the package usage survey, for our purposes either choice is just fine.
	# On the software selection screen UNSELECT "Debian desktop environment" and "Print server" and make sure that "SSH server" and "Standard system utilities" are the only two selected options.		# On the software selection screen UNSELECT "Debian desktop environment" and "Print server" and make sure that "SSH server" and "Standard system utilities" are the only two selected options.
			#* NOTE: To select and unselect options move your cursor over the option and press the space bar.
	# Choose that yes you want to install GRUB to the master boot record on the ''/dev/sda'' device.		# Choose that yes you want to install GRUB to the master boot record on the ''/dev/sda'' device.
	# When the installation is complete you can select continue to "eject" the virtual CD and reboot into the new install		# When the installation is complete you can select continue to "eject" the virtual CD and reboot into the new install

BenFranske at 23:00, 15 January 2018

2018-01-15T23:00:56Z

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