Arch Linux 64-bit

1. Requirements

To get your own server you'll need a few things:

Hardware, Software and a little of your time.

1.1. Hardware

1.1.1. Minimal system

• 512 megabyte (MB) of memory (RAM)
• 800 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space
• A one gigahertz (GHz) processor
• A broadband internet connection
• x86_64-compatible machine

1.1.2. Recommended system

• 2 gigabyte (GB) of memory (RAM)
• 8 gigabytes (GB) of hard disk space
• A 2 gigahertz (GHz) processor
• A broadband internet connection
• x86_64-compatible machine

1.1.3. System architecture

The following items are also recommended:

• A reliable 1GB (or greater) USB stick

The USB Stick is necessary for the installation of the system. Also, having a reliable USB stick from a reputable brand will help ensure that the process goes smoothly.

1.2. Software

1.2.1. Arch ISO

Download the .iso file and the .iso.sig file from some of the listed provider from archlinux.org and open the md5.txt file. <<Note("Arch Linux is only available for 64-bit systems.

Check the two files in the same folder with the following command/s:

• for Arch user
  • pacman-key -v archlinux-<version>-x86_64.iso.sig
• other GnuPGP systems
  • gpg --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --keyserver-options auto-key-retrieve --verify archlinux-<version>-x86_64.iso.sig
• and check the md5sum with the following command
  • md5sum archlinux-<version>-x86_64.iso

1.2.2. PwOSS ISO

Or you can use our ISO. Just follow the instructions from PwOSS - Gitea.

1.2.3. (Optional) Etcher

Download Etcher to flash the ISO

• Etcher

1.2.4. server-docu.md

You can follow the arch-server-docu.md file or download the file from PwOSS - Gitea.

2. How To

2.1. BIOS

You have to align the boot-start to your USB-Stick.

Depending on your motherboard, you must press the "esc" or "f2" or "f12" or "end" key immediately after the PC starts.

Go to:
1. Boot 2. BOOT DEVICE PRIORITY (or similar)

Put the USB at the first place (with F5 and F6). Hit the button esc until save changes and reset. Hit enter and yes.

Reboot and choose Start: Boot Arch Linux (x86_64)

2.2. Installation

If you got every requirements then we can go further with the first step (3 steps in total).

Get yourself a coffee or tea and let's go through this.

2.2.1. Step 1

2.2.1.1. Flashing the ISO file

fdisk -l

sudo fdisk -l

sudo dd bs=4M if=~/Downloads/archlinux-<version>-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdd

2.2.2. Step 2

2.2.2.1. Create an no-ip account

Follow the link www.noip.com and create an account and copy your chosen hostname.
You’ll need it for the installation of the server.

2.2.2.2. The .md file

Go through the arch-server-docu.md file. Just copy and paste.

2.2.3. Step 3

2.2.3.1. Reboot server

Done? Did you restart your server? Everything seems to be fine?
Good!

2.2.3.2. Port forwarding

You’ll need the port forwarded to your server - IP (192.168.1.76 www.noip.com has a good list of some router brands.

2.2.3.3. Primary DNS server

Last step will be to change the DNS server. This is necessary to get every device through Pi-Hole. Login in to your router and change the "primary DNS server" under "DHCP-Server".

Delete the "secondary DNS server" and save it.

That's it.