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blocks:server:creating_a_server [2019-05-24 09:58]
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 To build a PIXILAB BLOCKS Server from scratch, you'll need the following items: To build a PIXILAB BLOCKS Server from scratch, you'll need the following items:
   * A working computer (Mac or PC) with an internet connection, for downloading the software and copying it to the USB sticks.   * A working computer (Mac or PC) with an internet connection, for downloading the software and copying it to the USB sticks.
-  * Two USB memory sticks of at least 4GB each. A USB 3 compatible stick will speed up the process.+  * Two USB memory sticks of at least 8GB each. A USB 3 compatible stick will speed up the process.
   * A suitable computer to install the server software onto, which will become the BLOCKS Server.   * A suitable computer to install the server software onto, which will become the BLOCKS Server.
-The server image is qualified for use on servers supplied by PIXILAB, as well as on an Intel NUC (e.g., model NUC5CPYH and NUC7i3BNK) with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB (or larger) SSD with a single partition. While the software will likely install and work work on other PC computers, only the models mentioned here are supported.+The server image is qualified for use on servers supplied by PIXILAB, as well as on an Intel NUC (e.g., model NUC5CPYH or later) with 4GB of RAM and a 256GB (or larger) SSD. While the software will likely install and work work on other PC computers, only the models mentioned here are supported.
  
 :!: The Intel NUC is primarily intended for demos and basic tests. For final installation, please contact PIXILAB to obtain a suitable server. :!: The Intel NUC is primarily intended for demos and basic tests. For final installation, please contact PIXILAB to obtain a suitable server.
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 ===== Prepare Clonezilla USB Stick ===== ===== Prepare Clonezilla USB Stick =====
 A program named Clonezilla is used to write the server software to the computer. Follow these instructions to download Clonezilla and putting it on one of the USB sticks.  A program named Clonezilla is used to write the server software to the computer. Follow these instructions to download Clonezilla and putting it on one of the USB sticks. 
-  - Download Clonezilla Live version 2.6.1-25 from [[http://pixilab.se/outgoing/blocks/clonezilla-live-2.6.1-25-amd64.iso|here]] or from the [[http://free.nchc.org.tw/clonezilla-live/stable/clonezilla-live-2.6.1-25-amd64.iso| official archive]]. If you download from some other site, make sure you chose the "amd64" architechture and the "iso" file type. +  - Download Clonezilla Live version 2.6.1-25 from [[https://int.pixilab.se/outgoing/files/clonezilla-live-2.6.1-25-amd64.iso|here]] or from the [[http://free.nchc.org.tw/clonezilla-live/stable/| official archive]]. If you download from some other site, make sure you chose the "amd64" architechture and the "iso" file type. 
   - Download [[https://etcher.io|Etcher]] for your computer (Mac or Windows).    - Download [[https://etcher.io|Etcher]] for your computer (Mac or Windows). 
   - Use Etcher to create a bootable USB stick from the "iso" file downloaded in step 1.   - Use Etcher to create a bootable USB stick from the "iso" file downloaded in step 1.
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 Mark the USB stick so you know it contains the Clonezilla software. Mark the USB stick so you know it contains the Clonezilla software.
 ===== Prepare Server Image USB Stick ===== ===== Prepare Server Image USB Stick =====
-Download the Server image file from [[:blocks#downloads|here]]. Unpack the ZIP file, and copy the resulting image folder onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick. The result should be like in the image shown below (although the exact date in the file name may be different).+ 
 +[[:blocks:downloads#l1.Download|Download the Server image from here]]. Unpack the ZIP file, and copy the resulting image folder onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick. The result should be like in the image shown below (although the exact date in the file name may be different). 
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 +:!: Windows may not be able to unpack large ZIP files using its built-in functionality. If so, download 7-Zip or WinZip, and use that program to unzip the image file instead.
  
 {{ :blocks:source_usb_stick.png?nolink |}} {{ :blocks:source_usb_stick.png?nolink |}}
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 {{ :blocks:server:destination_drive.png?800;nolink |}} {{ :blocks:server:destination_drive.png?800;nolink |}}
  
-Use the default expert parameters in the extra parameters dialogs.+Use the default settings in the extra parameters dialogs.
  
 {{ :blocks:server:clone_expert_settings.png?800;nolink |}} {{ :blocks:server:clone_expert_settings.png?800;nolink |}}
  
-Select the -k1 setting to create the partition table proportionally.+Select the -k1 setting in the following "Advanced Extra Parameters" window to create the partition table proportionally.
  
 {{ :blocks:server:clone_k1_option.png?800;nolink |}} {{ :blocks:server:clone_k1_option.png?800;nolink |}}
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 === Next Step === === Next Step ===
  
-If you want to configure the server for your own use, please continue reading the [[First Start]] article.+To configure the server, please continue with the [[blocks:server:first_start|First Start]] article.