diff --git a/source/manual/install.rst b/source/manual/install.rst index 37985706..db9d9bc1 100644 --- a/source/manual/install.rst +++ b/source/manual/install.rst @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Depending on you hardware and use case different installation media are provided +--------+-----------------------------------------------------+ |Type | | Description | +========+=====================================================+ -| cdrom | | ISO installer image with live system capabilities | +| dvd | | ISO installer image with live system capabilities | | | | running in VGA-only mode | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------+ | vga | | USB installer image with live system capabilities | @@ -118,14 +118,14 @@ Media Filename Composition platform_1 [label = "i386-" ]; platform_2 [label = "amd64-" ]; - OS -> cdrom-; + OS -> dvd-; group { orientation = portrait label = "Type"; fontsize = 20; - cdrom- -> nano- -> serial- -> vga-; + dvd- -> nano- -> serial- -> vga-; } @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Media Filename Composition } - cdrom- -> platform_1 -> "iso.bz2"; + dvd- -> platform_1 -> "iso.bz2"; } @@ -159,9 +159,9 @@ Media Filename Composition More information on our release schedule is available from our package repository see `README `__ ------------------- -OpenSSL & LibreSSL ------------------- +-------------------- +OpenSSL and LibreSSL +-------------------- OPNsense images are provided based upon `OpenSSL `__. The `LibreSSL `__ flavor can be selected from within @@ -256,25 +256,37 @@ was used previously on an existing installation, the system will boot up with a fully functional setup, but will not overwrite the previous installation. Use this feature for safely previewing upgrades. -If you have used a CD-ROM, VGA, Serial image without a config import you are by -default able to (a) log into the root shell using the user "root" with password -"opnsense", or (b) log into the installer using the user "installer" with -password "opnsense". The GUI will listen on https://192.168.1.1/ for user "root" -with password "opnsense". Using SSH, the "root" and "installer" users are -available as well on IP 192.168.1.1. Note that these install medias are -read-only, which means your current live configuration will be lost after reboot. +If you have used a DVD, VGA, Serial image you are by default able to log into +the root shell using the user "root" with password "opnsense" to operate the +live environment. + +The GUI will listen on https://192.168.1.1/ for user "root" with password +"opnsense" by default unless a previous configuration was imported. Using SSH, +the "root" and "installer" users are available as well on IP 192.168.1.1. Note +that these install medias are read-only, which means your current live +configuration will be lost after reboot. + +Installer Usage +--------------- +If you have used a DVD, VGA, Serial image you are by default able to start the +installer using the user "installer" with password "opnsense". On a previously +imported configuration the password will be the same as root's password. + +Should the installer user not work for any reason, log in as user "root", select +option 8 from the menu and type "opnsense-installer". The "opnsense-importer" can +be run this way as well should you require to run the import again. + +The installer can always be run to clone an existing system, even for Nano +images. This can be useful for creating live backups for later recovery. Nano Image ---------- If you have used a Nano image, your system is already up and running as it is designed as such. It is set to read-write attempting to minimise write cycles by -mounting relevant partitions as memory file systems. If you should require an -installer anyway, log in as user "root", select option 8 from the menu and type -"opnsense-installer". The "opnsense-importer" can be run this way as well should -you require to run the import again. - +mounting relevant partitions as memory file systems and reporting features +disabled by default. -Create a bootable USB flash drive with the downloaded and unpacked img +Create a bootable USB flash drive with the downloaded and unpacked image file. Configure your system to boot from USB. Installation Steps diff --git a/source/manual/virtuals.rst b/source/manual/virtuals.rst index 742dfae4..02f0d4a0 100644 --- a/source/manual/virtuals.rst +++ b/source/manual/virtuals.rst @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Virtual & Cloud based Installation ------------ Local/Server ------------ -Installing OPNsense on a virtual machine can be done by using the cdrom iso image. +Installing OPNsense on a virtual machine can be done by using the DVD ISO image. Full instructions are available in chapter :doc:`install` . General tips @@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ KVM, Bhyve, VirtualBox). ------ Hosted ------ -For hosted installations where you can't install using the cdrom iso an alternative -approach is available in the form of **opnsense-bootstrap**. +For hosted installations where you can't install using the DVD ISO an alternative +approach is available in the form of **opnsense-bootstrap**. opnsense-bootstrap ------------------