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diff --git a/.homeinstall/README.md b/.homeinstall/README.md index c0de914a1..ee2261b30 100644 --- a/.homeinstall/README.md +++ b/.homeinstall/README.md @@ -2,10 +2,12 @@ Run hubzilla-setup.sh for an unattended installation of hubzilla. -The script is known to work with Debian 8.3 stable (Jessie) +The script is known to work with Debian 9 stable (Stretch) -+ Home-PC (Debian-8.3.0-amd64) -+ DigitalOcean droplet (Debian 8.3 x64 / 512 MB Memory / 20 GB Disk / NYC3) ++ Home-PC (Debian-9.2-amd64) ++ Raspian (Debian-9.3 on a Rapberry 3) + +This script is not recommended for Debian 8 (Jessie) any longer. # Step-by-Step Overwiew @@ -14,12 +16,12 @@ The script is known to work with Debian 8.3 stable (Jessie) Hardware + Internet connection and router at home -+ Mini-pc connected to your router ++ Mini-pc connected to your router (a Raspberry 3 will do it too) + USB drive for backups Software -+ Fresh installation of Debian on your mini-pc ++ Fresh installation of Debian 9 (Stretch) on your mini-pc + Router with open ports 80 and 443 for your Debian ## The basic steps (quick overview) @@ -32,7 +34,8 @@ Software - git clone https://github.com/redmatrix/hubzilla.git html - cp .homeinstall/hubzilla-config.txt.template .homeinstall/hubzilla-config.txt - nano .homeinstall/hubzilla-config.txt - - Enter your values there: db pass, domain, values for dyn DNS + - Read the comments carefully + - Enter your values: db pass, domain, values for dyn DNS - hubzilla-setup.sh as root - ... wait, wait, wait until the script is finised - reboot @@ -51,18 +54,36 @@ The installation will create a daily backup. If the backup process does not find an external device than the backup goes to the internal disk. -The USB drive must be compatible with an encrpyted filesystem LUKS + ext4. +The USB drive must be compatible with the filesystems + +- ext4 (if you do not want to encrypt the USB) +- LUKS + ext4 (if you want to encrypt the USB) ## Preparations Software ### Install Debian Linux on the Mini-PC -Download the stable Debian at https://www.debian.org/ +Download the stable Debian at https://www.debian.org/ +(Debian 8 is no longer supported.) + +Create bootable USB drive with Debian on it.You could use + +- unetbootin, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNetbootin +- or simply the linux command "dd" + +Example for command dd... -Create bootable USB drive with Debian on it. You could use the programm -unetbootin, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNetbootin + su - + dd if=2017-11-29-raspbian-stretch.img of=/dev/mmcblk0 -Switch of your mini pc, plug in your USB drive and start the mini pc from the +Do not forget to unmount the SD card before and check if unmounted like in this example... + + su - + umount /dev/mmcblk0* + df -h + + +Switch off your mini pc, plug in your USB drive and start the mini pc from the stick. Install Debian. Follow the instructions of the installation. ### Configure your Router @@ -81,26 +102,21 @@ You can use subdomains as well There are two way to get a domain -- buy a domain (recommended) or +- buy a domain, or - register a free subdomain -### Method 1: Get yourself an own Domain (recommended) +### Method 1: Buy an own Domain -...for example at selfHOST.de +...for example buy at selfHOST.de -### Method 2 Register a (free) Subdomain +The cost are around 10,- € once and 1,50 € per month (2017). -Register a free subdomain for example at +### Method 2 Register a (free) Subdomain -- freeDNS -- selfHOST +...for example register at freeDNS -WATCH THIS: A free subdomain is not the prefered way to get a domain name. Why? +Follow the instructions in .homeinstall/hubzilla-config.txt. -Let's encrpyt issues a limited number of certificates each -day. Possibly other users of this domain will try to issue a certificate -at the same day as you do. So make sure you choose a domain with as less subdomains as -possible. ## Install Hubzilla on your Debian @@ -135,7 +151,7 @@ Copy the template file cp hubzilla-config.txt.template hubzilla-config.txt -Change the file "hubzilla-config.txt". Read the instructions there and enter your values. +Change the file "hubzilla-config.txt". Read the instructions there carefully and enter your values. nano hubzilla-config.txt @@ -146,7 +162,7 @@ Run the script Wait... The script should not finish with an error message. In a webbrowser open your domain. -Expected: A test page of hubzilla is shown. All checks there shoulg be +Expected: A test page of hubzilla is shown. All checks there should be successfull. Go on... Expected: A page for the Hubzilla server configuration shows up. @@ -162,3 +178,21 @@ Leave db type "MySQL" untouched. Follow the instructions in the next pages. +## Note for the Rasperry + +The script was tested with an Raspberry 3 under Raspian (Debian 9.3, 2017-11-29-raspbian-stretch.img). + +It is recommended to deinstall these programms to avoid endless updates. Use... + + sudo apt-get purge wolfram-engine sonic-pi + sudo apt-get autoremove + +It is recommended to run the Raspi without graphical frontend (X-Server). Use... + + sudo raspi-config + +to boot the Rapsi to the client console. + +DO NOT FORGET TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORD FOR USER PI! + + |