3 | | These instructions outline the steps for creating Debian-based (e.g. Ubuntu) images on ExoGENI and then converting them for use on ProtoGENI. |
| 3 | These instructions outline the steps for creating Debian-based (e.g. Ubuntu) images on ExoGENI and then converting them for use on ProtoGENI/InstaGENI. |
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| 5 | * Note: The following assumes you would like to bootstrap a new filesystem and OS in your local development environment. Alternatives include: |
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| 7 | 1) Download an existing image tarball, extract the filesystem, make changes, and repackage the image as needed. You can start from "Making changes to the image" section below. |
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| 9 | 2) Use the ExoGENI playpen to boot existing images and make live changes with the option of saving the modified image. See [http://www.exogeni.net/2014/06/creating-a-custom-image-from-an-existing-virtual-machine/] for more information. |