How to install a Dedibox
Before you start
To complete the actions presented below, you must have:
- A Scaleway account logged into the console
- Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- Configured your SSH key
- Linked your Dedibox and Scaleway accounts
- Ordered a Dedibox server
How to install a Dedibox
After the delivery of your server, you can start installing it.
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Click Dedibox in the Bare Metal section of the side menu.
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Choose the Dedibox server you want to install from the list.
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Click Install to launch the OS installation wizard.
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Select the type and version of the operating system you want to install.
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Personalize the following partitioning parameters:
- the file system (ext4, ext3, ext2, xfs, reiserfs, nfts, swap)
- the mount point of the partition
- the partition size
- the software raid (RAID 0/1/5)
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Configure the system parameters. You can edit parameters such as the name of the server, and add a username, password, and SSH key.
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Tick the checkbox to confirm that your server can be shut down in case of abuse. Then click Reinstall Dedibox server.
The installation of your Dedibox server may take up to 20 minutes. Once completed, your server will reboot on its hard disk.