Andrew M.A. Cater <amaca...@einval.com> wrote: > On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 03:41:35PM +0100, Chris Green wrote: > > 2 - Can I easily make a 'server' type installation without a GUI? This > > is for a backup system in my garage which is (usually) headless. Even > > better can I do the installation via ssh? > > > > With tasksel, just uncheck all GUI and add in ssh server as mentioned. > Installing via ssh is certainly possible: check in the installation > manual - it is an involved process and you might need the expert install. > [In the middle of mini-DebConf Cambridge and can't easily check myself > but would be prepared to do a test installl into VM for you]. > No need for that (testing for me), I can try and if it all goes pear shaped I'll just have to go out to the system in the garage with a screen and keyboard (and mouse). If the backup system is down for a while it wouldn't be a disaster.
-- Chris Green ·
