diff --git a/pmg-installation.adoc b/pmg-installation.adoc index 781fe14..f1b81da 100644 --- a/pmg-installation.adoc +++ b/pmg-installation.adoc @@ -1,19 +1,22 @@ Installation ============ -{pmg} is based on Debian and comes with an installation CD-ROM -which includes a complete Debian ("buster" for version 6.x) system as -well as all necessary {pmg} packages. +{pmg} is based on Debian. This is why the install disk images (ISO files) +provided by Proxmox include a complete Debian system as well as all necessary +{pmg} packages. -The installer asks some questions, then partitions the local -disk(s), installs all required packages, and configures the system, -including a basic network setup. This gives you a fully functional system -within minutes. This is the preferred and recommended -installation method. +TIP: See the xref:faq-support-table[support table in the FAQ] for the +relationship between {pmg} releases and Debian releases. -Alternatively, {pmg} can be installed on top of an existing Debian -system. This option is only recommended for advanced users since -it requires more detailed knowledge about {pmg} and Debian. +The installer will guide through the setup, allowing you to partition the local +disk(s), apply basic system configurations (for example, timezone, language, +network) and install all required packages. This process should not take more +than a few minutes. Installing with the provided ISO is the recommended method +for new and existing users. + +Alternatively, {pmg} can be installed on top of an existing Debian system. This +option is only recommended for advanced users because detailed knowledge about +{pmg} is required. include::pmg-installation-media.adoc[] @@ -26,7 +29,7 @@ The installer ISO image includes the following: * Complete operating system (Debian Linux, 64-bit) * The {pmg} installer, which partitions the hard drive(s) with ext4, - xfs or ZFS and installs the operating system + XFS or ZFS and installs the operating system * Linux kernel @@ -35,7 +38,6 @@ The installer ISO image includes the following: * Web-based management interface for using the toolset - Please insert the xref:installation_prepare_media[prepared installation media] (for example, USB flash drive or CD-ROM) and boot from it.