MigratingtoLemmyJun 16, 2024

How do I do a bare-metal install (Debian) without a monitor+keyboard?

https://lemmy.world/post/16583426

How do I do a bare-metal install (Debian) without a monitor+keyboard? - Lemmy.World

I don’t have spare peripherals like a monitor and a keyboard. How do you suggest I do a bare-metal install of Debian on a computer (meant to be a server)?

Show threadchangeableface

I use a KVM over IP.

I made my own tiny pilot device for less than £100 and it has worked flawlessly for a few years.

GitHub - tiny-pilot/tinypilot: Use your Raspberry Pi as a browser-based KVM.

Use your Raspberry Pi as a browser-based KVM. Contribute to tiny-pilot/tinypilot development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Jun 16, 2024 at 7:00amWeb
Show threadvividspecterJun 16, 2024
There’s a bunch of prebuilt devices like this too, including PiKVM and BIiKVM. Even some cheap knockoffs on Aliexpress that may do the job.
Show threadMigratingtoLemmyJun 18, 2024
I’m planning to use a Raxda Zero 3W/Banana Pi Zero for this. Do you think this will suffice? I don’t need speed or power, it just needs to be usable.
Show threadchangeablefaceJun 25, 2024

I’ve no experience with either of those devices. So long as they’re comparable in terms of USBC features (otg) to emulate the keyboard and mouse then you should be good as the overhead of running the software seems to be minimal from my usage.

Without that, you’ll get video without keyboard and mouse support.

Show threadMigratingtoLemmyJun 25, 2024
Thanks, I’ll take a look!