Knoppix

Knoppix, which is derived from Debian, is a complete operating system that runs from a CD-R. We will use it to perform the following tasks:

• Install the Debian operating system.
• Restore the Debian operating system from backup.
• Perform offline maintenance tasks.

Note: We are using Knoppix as an alternative to the Debian rescue disks. We are not installing Knoppix to the hard disk of the target computer.

1. Download the Knoppix ISO file from this page: http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html

2. Burn the Knoppix ISO file to blank CD-R media with your favorite software.

3. Start Knoppix on the target computer with this boot prompt command:

   boot: knoppix 2 vga=normal video=vga16:off
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   This command will start Knoppix in runlevel 2 textmode. All screenshots in this document were taken with Knoppix running in runlevel 2 textmode.