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- ## page was renamed from DebianEdu/CurrentVersionFirstInstallation
- ## page was renamed from DebianEdu/FirstInstallation
- THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. Detailed explanations for a first install manual are being prepared. Meanwhile refer to the installation chapter at the [[DebianEdu/Documentation/Wheezy/Installation |wheezy documentation install page]].
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  <<TableOfContents(5)>>
  
- = First Installation =
+ This page is created to become a main guide to people that are new to DebianEdu. Once you get a DebianEdu network up and running, it will be easier to learn more about it or extent its features. The objective of this page is to provide detailed help on how to prepare a topology and install the current version of DebianEdu.
  
+ DebianEdu current version: Wheezy
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- == Get a DebianEdu copy ==
+ = Get a DebianEdu copy =
  
  Check the [[DebianEdu/GetACopy|Get a Copy]] page to learn how to get a copy.
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- == Basic topology ==
+ = Prepare a basic topology =
  
+ The image below represents a simple topology that could perfectly fit to a small academy's needs. If you are just experimenting, it is strongly recommended that you start trying with this example and once you get it, expand from it. If you keep it simple, chances are it will be easier for you to detect and isolate problems as they arise. Additionally you probably will have two buy few material.
- = A simple topology example =
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- The image below represents a simple topology that can be created using the essential profiles. This configuration is simple but could be perfectly used at a single classroom. If you are experimenting with DebianEdu, it is strongly recommended that you start trying with this simple example and once you get it, expand from it. Chances are it will be much more easy for you to isolate problems when they arise.
  
  
  {{attachment:basic-topology.png}}
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+  * Connect a switch to the gateway. Check that your gateway have a "class A" dhcp server (providing ip's similar to 10.0.0.1). Most home router will not be able to serve class A ip's. If that is your case the easiest solution is to place a capable router between the gateway and the switch.<<BR>>
+ '''TIP:''' Consider this article as a cheap way of acquiring a class A capable device. http://lifehacker.com/178132/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router
+  * Connect the switch to the main-server's interface reserved for the Internet connection. Remember that a main-server needs two network interfaces (that is two ethernet boards, preferably gigabit technology).
+  * Connect the second interface to a second switch.
+  * Connect any thin client you want on the network to the second switch.
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+ You are done with the basics. The network can host more types of nodes but by now it's enough with this.
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  The main server with the "main-server", "thin-client server" and "workstation" profiles installed on it. That computer must have two network interfaces, one connected to a Internet gateway and one used to serve to the different thin clients. In most small networks, two ethernet gigabit boards should be enough.<<BR>>
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  == Install ==
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+ the essential profiles
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  A detailed manual with any necessary information is being prepared. Meanwhile, you can find information on installation at the [[DebianEdu/Documentation/Wheezy/Installation |wheezy documentation install page]]
  
   * Consider running a [[DebianEdu/HowTo/TestCDinstall |test install]] using virtual machines.