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Getting started with Debian 11

Obtén una visión general de cómo comenzar con Debian 11, ya sea en tu máquina o en proveedores de nube populares. Aprende a instalarlo y conectarte a través de SSH. Descubre proveedores de nube centrados en la privacidad que aceptan criptomonedas.

March 17, 2023· 4 min read
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Debian 11 is a nice distro for servers especially. It's what I use to run zcashd. Here is an overview of how to get started with a computer you have physical access to.

Debian on your machine

Getting started with Debian 11 "Bullseye" is relatively straightforward. Here are the general steps to follow:

  1. Download the Debian 11 "Bullseye" installation image: You can download the installation image from the Debian website (https://www.debian.org/distrib/). There are different installation images available, depending on your architecture (e.g., amd64, arm64, etc.).

  2. Create a bootable USB drive: Once you have downloaded the installation image, you need to create a bootable USB drive. You can use tools like Rufus (Windows) or Etcher (macOS, Linux) to create the bootable USB drive.

  3. Boot from the USB drive: Insert the bootable USB drive into your computer and boot from it. You may need to change the boot order in your BIOS settings to prioritize booting from the USB drive.

  4. Start the installation process: Once you have booted from the USB drive, you will see the Debian installer. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process. You will need to select your language, time zone, partition your hard drive, set up your network connection, and create a user account.

  5. Install additional software (optional): Once you have completed the installation process, you can install additional software using the APT package manager. You can use the command line or a graphical package manager like Synaptic to install software.

That's it! You now have Debian 11 "Bullseye" installed on your computer. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, you can refer to the Debian installation guide for more information (https://www.debian.org/releases/bullseye/installmanual).

Cloud Providers

It may be a little more expensive to rent some compute from a cloud provider. But, it can be very convenient and reliable. Here's an overview of how you might start a Debian 11 VM with some popular cloud providers:

Here's an overview of how to get started with a Debian 11 VM on popular cloud providers:

1. Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Login to your AWS account and navigate to the EC2 dashboard.
  • Click on "Launch Instance" to launch a new instance.
  • In the "Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)" step, search for "Debian" and select the Debian 11 AMI.
  • Follow the prompts to configure your instance type, networking, and storage.
  • Review and launch your instance.
  • Once your instance is running, you can connect to it using SSH.

2. Microsoft Azure

  • Login to your Azure account and navigate to the Virtual Machines dashboard.
  • Click on "Add" to create a new virtual machine.
  • In the "Basics" tab, select "Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye)" as your image.
  • Follow the prompts to configure your instance type, networking, and storage.
  • Review and create your instance.
  • Once your instance is running, you can connect to it using SSH.

3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Login to your GCP account and navigate to the Compute Engine dashboard.
  • Click on "Create Instance" to create a new VM instance.
  • In the "Boot disk" section, click on "Change" to select your boot disk.
  • In the "Operating System" tab, select "Debian GNU/Linux 11" as your image.
  • Follow the prompts to configure your instance type, networking, and storage.
  • Review and create your instance.
  • Once your instance is running, you can connect to it using SSH.

4. DigitalOcean

  • Login to your DigitalOcean account and navigate to the "Droplets" section.
  • Click on "Create Droplet" to create a new droplet.
  • In the "Distributions" tab, select "Debian 11 x64" as your image.
  • Follow the prompts to configure your droplet size, networking, and storage.
  • Review and create your droplet.
  • Once your droplet is running, you can connect to it using SSH.

That's it! Once you have created your Debian 11 VM on your preferred cloud provider, you can connect to it using SSH and start using it.

Are there any privacy-centric cloud providers that accept cryptocurrency?

This is from GPT-3.5. I'm not sure if this information is accurate; but, it would be something to look into.

Yes, there are several cloud providers that prioritize privacy and accept cryptocurrency. Here are a few examples:

  1. Mullvad VPN: Mullvad VPN offers a cloud hosting service called "Mullvad Cloud," which is based on OpenBSD and is designed to prioritize privacy and security. They accept payments in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum.

  2. OrangeWebsite: OrangeWebsite is an Iceland-based web hosting provider that prioritizes privacy and free speech. They accept payments in Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies.

  3. FlokiNET: FlokiNET is a hosting provider based in Iceland that offers privacy-focused hosting services. They accept payments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.

  4. LibertyVPS: LibertyVPS is a hosting provider that offers offshore VPS hosting with a focus on privacy and anonymity. They accept payments in Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies.

  5. Privex: Privex is a privacy-focused hosting provider that offers VPS and dedicated server hosting. They accept payments in Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies.

It's worth noting that while these cloud providers prioritize privacy and accept cryptocurrency, you should still do your own research and due diligence before choosing a provider.

Let me know if you have any other ideas for private cloud providers or if you have a distro you prefer to run things like zcashd!

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