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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 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 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. | ||
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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:// | + | - Download Clonezilla Live version 2.6.1-25 from [[https://int.pixilab.se/ |
- Download [[https:// | - Download [[https:// | ||
- Use Etcher to create a bootable USB stick from the " | - Use Etcher to create a bootable USB stick from the " | ||
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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:linux|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. | ||
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=== Next Step === | === Next Step === | ||
- | To configure the server, please continue with the[[blocks: | + | To configure the server, please continue with the [[blocks: |