Higher-end servers...
Higher-end servers will, of course, require more expensive hardware. In applications such as mail servers where you will have a lot of disk activity, plan on splitting the disk-intensive tasks across multiple arrays. When it comes to CPU and RAM, more of both is good, but most applications benefit more from extra RAM than they do from multiple CPUs.
Running the Installer
To install Debian from the Debian network install CD, you need an Internet connection. After you have installed the base system and done some system configuration, most of the software you choose to install is downloaded from an online Debian repository.
CAUTION
Before you begin installing Debian to your hard disk, be sure to back up any data that is
important to you. A simple mistake during partitioning can result in your losing some or
all of your data. Refer to Chapter 7 for information on disk partitioning. It can help you decide how
to divide up your hard disk or even resize existing disk partitions to make room for the new Debian
installation.
1. Boot the CD that comes with this book and type debian from the boot prompt to start the Debian installer.
NOTE
Some systems may require special parameters in order to boot. Other options are also
available, such as the option to install to a particular hardware configuration. Press F4
at the boot: prompt for more information.
2. After the installer has finished booting, you are presented with the series of menus that
make up the installation process. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the menus and
select your language, region, and keyboard mapping.
3. Configure the network connection. This step is skipped automatically if no network card
is detected in your system.
If a network card is detected in your system, the installer will attempt to automatically detect the network using the DHCP protocol. This involves the computer sending out requests on the network for configuration details from a DHCP server. Most networks and broadband routers support this service.
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