Debian

Debian is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system known for its stability, security, and extensive software repository.

Key Features

• Stability: Debian is renowned for its rock-solid stability, making it ideal for servers and mission-critical systems.

• Extensive Package Repository: With over 51,000 packages, Debian offers a vast selection of pre-compiled software.

• Free and Open Source: Debian is 100% free software, adhering strictly to free software principles.

• Security-Focused: The Debian security team provides timely updates and patches.

• Multiple Architectures: Supports a wide range of hardware architectures.

• Flexible Installation Options: Offers various installation methods, including live systems and network installations.

• Smooth Upgrade Process: Debian is known for its reliable and smooth upgrade procedures.

Debian is one the OS images provided by Scaleway. You will find below all the information to deploy it on an instance.

What is an OS image?

An OS image for Instances refers to a pre-configured operating system installation that you can select when creating an Instance on the Scaleway cloud platform.

Learn how to create your Instance and check all the Scaleway OS images availables.

You already have a Scaleway account

1. Click Deploy next to the Debian banner. You are redirected to a Select your Organization and Project page.

2. Select your Organization from the dropdown menu.

3. Select your project from the dropdown menu.

4. Click Continue. Depending on the resources you have available in the selected project, you will be redirected to the appropriate page to launch your Instance with your OS image.

You do not have a Scaleway account

1. Click Deploy next to the Debian banner.

2. You are redirected to the account creation page.

3. Select an account type (Personal or Professional) and fill out your first and last name, as well as your email address.

4. Check the box to agree to Scaleway's Terms and Services, and Scaleway's Data Protection Agreement.

5. Click Create account. A message displays to request that you check your email inbox for the verification email.

6. Click the verification link in your mailbox to confirm your email address and agree to our terms of service. You are redirected to the Add billing information page.


Important


You can click Add later to enter your billing information at a later time, and directly access your Organization dashboard in the Scaleway console, but you cannot use Scaleway products without billing information.



7. Enter your credit card information, then click Add credit card. A 3D Secure validation is initiated. Once your credit card is validated, you are taken to your Organization dashboard in the Scaleway console.

Check the tutorial

Debian deployment on Scaleway Instances using InstantApp

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