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=== Post-Install === | === Post-Install === | ||
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Alpine Linux has some special applications that helps you to use it in the way you want.<BR> | |||
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.}} | |||
=== Other useful pages === | |||
* [[Configure Networking]] | |||
* [[Setting up a ssh-server]] ''(Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)'' | |||
* [[Alpine Linux package management|Package Management (apk)]] ''(How to add/remove packages on your Alpine)'' | |||
* [[Alpine Linux Init System|Init System (rc)]] ''(Configure a service to automatically boot at next reboot)'' | |||
* [[Alpine local backup|Alpine local backup (lbu)]] ''(Permanently store your modifications in case your box needs reboot)'' | |||
=== Further Help and Information === | === Further Help and Information === | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 25 March 2012
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.Installation Handbook
Basics
- Basic tmpfs-style install on USB key, then read Alpine Local Backup (lbu)
- Basic tmpfs-style install on Compact Flash card, then read Alpine Local Backup (lbu)
- Basic HDD install
- Upgrading Alpine
Advanced
- Details about Alpine setup scripts
- Install to HDD with dual-boot
- Install Alpine in Qemu
- Install Alpine on VMware
- Install Alpine on VirtualBox
- Install Alpine on coLinux
- Setting up a basic vserver
- Installing Alpine Linux in a chroot
- Replacing non-Alpine Linux with Alpine remotely
- Setting up the build environment on HDD
Post-Install
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.
Other useful pages
- Configure Networking
- Setting up a ssh-server (Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)
- Package Management (apk) (How to add/remove packages on your Alpine)
- Init System (rc) (Configure a service to automatically boot at next reboot)
- Alpine local backup (lbu) (Permanently store your modifications in case your box needs reboot)