Installation

From Alpine Linux

The following information will assist you with the installation of Alpine Linux.


Installation Quick-Start in 3 Easy Steps

1st

Download the latest stable-release ISO.


2nd

Burn the ISO onto a blank CD using your favorite CD burning software.


3rd

Boot from the CD, login as root with no password, and voilà! Enjoy Alpine Linux!


Tip: One of the first commands you might want to use is setup-alpine
Tip: For RAM-based installs, continue by reading about Alpine Local Backup (lbu). Otherwise, for HDD-based installs, etc., continue reading one of the other documents below.


Installation Handbook

Basics

Advanced

Alpine Linux has some special applications that helps you to use it in the way you want.
Some of the first scripts you are suggested to use is:

  • setup-alpine (Configures all basic things on your Alpine Linux)
  • setup-acf (was named setup-webconf before Alpine 1.9 beta 4) (Configures ACF (webconfiguration) so you can manage your box through https)
Note: Just type any of the above commands on your console and hit Enter to execute the script.

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