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# Debian Installation

### Launch VirtualBox and Create a New VM

* **Name:** Choose a name (e.g., `Debian`)
* **Location:** Specify where to save the VM
* **Type:** Linux
* **Version:** Debian (64-bit)

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#### Allocate Memory (RAM)

* **Minimum:** 4 GB (4096 MB) recommended

#### Create a Virtual Hard Disk

* **Minimum Size:** 20 GB
* Use VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) and dynamically allocated storage.

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#### Configure VM Settings

* **Network:** Set to **Bridged Adapter**
* **Storage:** Attach the Debian ISO under the Optical Drive

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### Start the Virtual Machine

#### Boot from ISO

* Select **Graphical Install**

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#### Configure Basic Settings

* **Language:** e.g., English
* **Location:** e.g., India
* **Keyboard:** e.g., American English

#### Set Hostname and Root Password

* **Hostname:** e.g., `debian`
* **Domain Name:** Leave blank
* **Root Password:** Set a secure password

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#### Create a New User

* **Full Name:** e.g., Debian User
* **Username:** e.g., `debian`
* **Password:** e.g., `debian`

#### Partition Disks

* Choose **Guided – use entire disk**
* Select the virtual hard disk
* Confirm and continue through the partition steps

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* Confirm with **"Yes"** on "Write changes to disk?"

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#### Configure Package Manager

* **Scan installation media?** – Select **No**

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* **Country:** e.g., India
* **Debian Mirror:** Select `deb.debian.org`

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* **HTTP Proxy:** Leave blank and continue

#### Popularity Contest

* Select **No** when prompted to participate

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#### Software Selection

* For a **minimal installation**, select:
  * `[ ] Debian Desktop Environment`
  * `[ ] GNOME`
  * `[x] standard system utilities`
  * `[x] web server`
  * `[x] SSH server`

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#### Install GRUB Bootloader

* **Install GRUB?** – Select **Yes**
* **Choose device:** Select the virtual hard disk

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#### Finish Installation

* After installation is complete, the system will reboot.

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Your Debian VM is now ready to use. Log in using the credentials you created during installation and proceed with any additional setup.