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Hi, as I am slowly trying to build my first webserver at home I try to read before doing. I found a guide on security (mostly because I googled about UFW) and they give the advice that firewall is not enough - which is rational. However the one of the tips is to disable non used services on my debia...

You also probably want automysqlbackup to backup your db's in an automated fashion. Great tip! I had the idea the websites backups (storage and DB) would be solved through the OLS software or cpanel - but I will have a look at your suggestion 🙂 I am mostly in need to backup the whole debian/server ...

sunrat wrote: ↑2024-07-28 22:21 There have been many discussions about backup, maybe your answer is already here - https://www.startpage.com/do/dsearch?q= ... ge=english

thanks, found some intereseting topics in there

Hi, I am testing Debian/Linux for the first time. The goal is to build my own server to host some websites I have. I will install OLS and host wordpress websites on it. I am trying to build all the correct foundations and one is backup. What solution would you choose among all the available ones? I ...

Hello, I think it might be a bug/or a known problem: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=925591 Please, edit the subject of the first post to reflect this, i.e.: [Installation] Can't install GRUB with raid1+efi setup Can you please report the Debian version and partition scheme for yo...

I think it might be a bug/or a known problem: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugrepo ... bug=925591

Not sure I am capable of the different fixes people have propoused - its over my knowledge as of now. Will have to work with legacy instead and see if that works

How would I use the dd from /dev/zero? At the CLI, from just about any GNU/Linux live or install media. You should be able to get a CLI either by exiting the installer without rebooting, or by switching to another TTY with alt-[f1-f6]. Then (as root) something like "dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/[di...

To completely clear a disk, either overwrite it with zeros (dd from /dev/zero) or use wipefs, which will look for and offer to remove any filesystem or array headers. Great info - thanks! How would I use the dd from /dev/zero? I am not familiar with these kind of tips. I have seen similar tips on o...

Are you creating a separate ESP partition? How many disks does the PC have, just the two used for the RAID1? How many RAID1 devices are you trying to have, containing what each? Thanks for your help! 1) Not sure about the ESP question. I choose to use the automatic solution during debian install an...

...There is a d-i Rescue Mode option to force this - if you've just installed Debian on your UEFI system but it won't boot Debian afterwards, this may fix the problem for you... I had this problem = installed debian 12, restarted and my computer cant find any OS. How do I use the d-i rescue mode? H...

I found this thread and would like to ask if I need to install the webserver during debian install if I am going to only run openlightspeed wordpress server from home?

(using this: https://openlitespeed.org/kb/1-click-install/)

Hehe its always like that when beginners do stuff 🙄🙈 Also getting past this I instead get stuck during install that the installer cant install GRUB... I have no clue what I am doing - just following guides and google stuff all the time. Cant figure out what I am doing wrong. I use RUFUS and choose G...

Hi, during install I get the message that the installer fails to install GRUB during install 😥 I use RUFUS and choose GPT and DD mode when fixing the USB install media. In bios I set the installing computer to UEFI mode. During install I choose to force UEFI-mode for Debian. I also install Debian to...

I would try (in gparted) going to Device -> Create Partition Table which should clear the drive completely, do this for all disks you want to have emptied. Many thanks for your help indeed! It was possible to some extent then I got message it was in use etc. Tried booting gparted from ram with the ...

That handled the partitions - making progress and I am happy its GUI for these stuff... I had the preconception that everything Linux was codebased and I would be totally lost. This is quite fun insights and its all thanks to your help for which I am very grateful! 🙏 However two notes: 1) one "...

Many thanks for the tips. I found the gparted website with usb guide - will try it

Hi, new to debian and Linux as a whole. However just set up my truenas scale server which was easy compared to debian (I was quite proud to be honest). Taking small steps to become more advanced within IT and love every step of the way thanks to forums and people like you 🙂 I installed debian just s...