DEBIAN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST — Yenra, September 5, 2026
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PLANNING
Purpose of machine and required applications:
Chosen supported release / codename / architecture:
Official release and architecture-specific installation instructions checked:
Hardware model, firmware, storage, network adapter, graphics, and peripherals:
Known compatibility limitations and owner:
Network alternative / needed firmware available:
Backup location independent of target drive:
Restore test performed and evidence:
Existing disk layout, boot mode, and operating systems to retain:
Encryption/recovery credentials stored appropriately (do not write secrets here):
Media source, signature verification, checksum verification, and result:
USB destination confirmed by model/capacity before writing:

INSTALLATION DECISIONS
Virtual machine / dedicated machine / coexistence plan:
Target disk verified; proposed partition changes reviewed:
Encryption and unlock/recovery plan:
Desktop, services, accounts, and package sources:

ACCEPTANCE
Login and intended administrator access:
Networking, graphics, audio, docks, printing, suspend/resume:
Important applications and files:
Updates and required restarts:
Backup and restore operation:
Recovery boot/console path:

MAINTENANCE
Security update owner and monitoring:
Third-party repositories and independently installed software:
Disk space / logs / backup review:
Release upgrade notes, rehearsal, and planned date:
Post-upgrade validation and recovery plan: