This section assumes you have a fresh Debian 11 install on a server (either physical or VPS)
+It will cover installing the essentials for access, and basic security so you don't need to worry in the future. This section may seem a little daunting for a first-time linux user, but most of it is copy/paste, hopefully with enough description to understand what is being done.
+This first section will be done on the physical PC, or on the VPS via their website
+Update the OS
+Even with a fresh install of Debian from the latest ISO, there may be some updates you're missing, and it's a good idea to have these, especially in case they're security updates.
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+ root# apt update && apt upgrade
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+ Install essential packages
+These are packages that are needed for accessing, and controlling the server
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+ root# apt install sudo ssh
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+ Some useful packages too
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+ root# apt install vim htop wget curl tmux
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+ Add a user, and give super user privilleges
+You want to avoid using root as much as possible in regular use, so a new user for yourself is a must
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+ root# adduser
+ root# usermod -aG sudo
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Set static IP
+TODO: Homeserver. If the server is a physical PC in your home you will need to set a static IP, otherwise your router could assign a differnent IP on reboot, and this would mess with port forwarding, and internal DNS.
+ +Secure ssh
+ +Setup UFW
+ +Set hostname
+Setting the name for a server is an important step, but the name doesn't need to be serious
+ +This next section can be done via a terminal, or a SSH client else you can secure shell with e.g. PuTTY for Windows
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