Re: Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
r...@aarden.us wrote: just to assure that I can get a stable, usable system up and running, please see the list below. A lot of what you've listed below should have been handled semi-automatically during installation. It's a steep learning curve, though, I'll agree with that. What is wrong with your system that makes you say it's neither stable nor usable? Did you install Stable, or some other version? Configuring the System for Another Language This is usually done during installation, but it's perfectly possible to run multiple locales (languages and timezones) on a single box. Off the top of my head I'm not sure how you'd change these, though. Configuring the Network If you're using Network Manager with DHCP then there's not really a lot that needs to be done. If you're using a server then you could do well to look at /etc/network/interfaces; we can help you with specific questions. Setting the Hostname and Configuring the Name Service Setting the hostname is usually done during installation as it can be found in a number of places. Name service usually fits into network configuration User and Group Databases Creating Accounts Printer Configuration You might want to take a look at Webmin for these (a web-based administration tool). Shell Environment I'm not sure what you mean by this Configuring the Bootloader Identifying the Disks Identifying the Disks Partitions Configuring LILO GRUB 2 Configuration GRUB Legacy Configuration Much of this happens automatically during installation or when a relevant part of the system is upgraded/configured. PyGRUM (any others) ? Time Synchronization Install ntp and it will just work for you. If you want to tweak, the file to consider is /etc/ntp.conf Logs ? Sharing Access NFS and SAMBA? There might be an option within Webmin (I don't use it), but if there isn't this is a rather complex area. If you've got specific questions I'd suggest you come back here with them. Chris -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/c82bb9xctn@news.roaima.co.uk
Re: Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
I am sorry, I don't know why this did not post in-thread. So here is another try. Chris, I wish I knew all the configuration topics. But just to assure that I can get a stable, usable system up and running, please see the list below. One important aspect is that I do not know everything that can be configured; while reading posts I keep seeing things I have never heard of. But just to get started, here are some exclusive of packages which I would like to cast into this later: Configuring the System for Another Language Configuring the Network Setting the Hostname and Configuring the Name Service User and Group Databases Creating Accounts Shell Environment Printer Configuration Configuring the Bootloader Identifying the Disks Identifying the Disks Partitions Configuring LILO GRUB 2 Configuration GRUB Legacy Configuration PyGRUM (any others) Time Synchronization Logs Sharing Access Thank you, ray -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20120620184512.1753ead7c2b35a7d15c5b99498690bcc.0d6e6a486a@email11.secureserver.net
Re: Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
r...@aarden.us wrote: I would like to learn if there is a tool or method to help define what values configuration parameters should have. To which configuration parameters are you referring? Can you provide some examples? Chris -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/tts5b9x88c@news.roaima.co.uk
Re: Re: Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
Chris, I wish I knew all the configuration topics. But just to assure that I can get a stable, usable system up and running, please see the list below. One important aspect is that I do not know everything that can be configured; while reading posts I keep seeing things I have never heard of. But just to get started, here are some exclusive of packages which I would like to cast into this later: Configuring the System for Another LanguageConfiguring the NetworkSetting the Hostname and Configuring the Name ServiceUser and Group DatabasesCreating AccountsShell EnvironmentPrinter ConfigurationConfiguring the BootloaderIdentifying the Disks Identifying the Disks PartitionsConfiguring LILOGRUB 2 ConfigurationGRUB Legacy ConfigurationPyGRUM (any others)Time SynchronizationLogsSharing Access Thank you, ray -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20120619041106.1753ead7c2b35a7d15c5b99498690bcc.cdd7342412@email11.secureserver.net
Re: Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:02:09 -0700, ray wrote: (now better, thanks for removing the annoying html) I would like to learn if there is a tool or method to help define what values configuration parameters should have. Can you rephrase that stanza? I don't get it :-? I have seen short descriptions of parameters but not much as to the impact or how any values may impact other parameters. What values are you exactly referring to? Each program/service has their owns. It would be very hand to have an animated map that would allow the selection of a parameter and display highlights for all associated parameters. From the command line? From a GUI? From where? Some GUIs do provide extra information (e.g., GNOME uses F1 for help). I have not been able to keep all the relationships in my head, such a tool would be very helpful. Is there such a thing or some other solution to managing configuration? There are various cheet sheet for specific issues (networking commands, package manager, some applications...) but I can't recall one big-cheet- sheet that covers all the possibilities. You can, however, google for linux cheet sheet there has to be plenty of them :-) In addition, Debian has this nice reference card: http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/refcard/refcard And a good set of docs: http://www.debian.org/doc/index.en.html Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/jrq9st$cse$7...@dough.gmane.org
Re: Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:30:15 -0700, ray wrote: (...) Ray, please, no html formatted postings.. this one of yours it renders like a pure gibberish. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/jrndoa$kvm$9...@dough.gmane.org
Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
I would like to learn if there is a tool or method to help define what values configuration parameters should have. I have seen short descriptions of parameters but not much as to the impact or how any values may impact other parameters. It would be very hand to have an animated map that would allow the selection of a parameter and display highlights for all associated parameters. I have not been able to keep all the relationships in my head, such a tool would be very helpful. Is there such a thing or some other solution to managing configuration? Thanks, ray -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20120618170209.1753ead7c2b35a7d15c5b99498690bcc.50ab97d688@email11.secureserver.net
Configuration Design for Installation, Maintenance and Upgrades
I would like to learn if there is a tool or method to help define what values configuration parameters should have. I have seen short descriptions of parameters but not much as to the impact or how any values may impact other parameters. It would be very hand to have an animated map that would allow the selection of a parameter and display highlights for all associated parameters. I have not been able to keep all the relationships in my head, such a tool would be very helpful. Is there such a thing or some other solution to managing configuration? Thanks, ray -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20120617193015.1753ead7c2b35a7d15c5b99498690bcc.61b11702e6@email11.secureserver.net
