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# Debian Forge User Guide
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*Generated on: 2025-08-23 09:39:21*
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## Getting Started
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### Installation
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1. Clone the repository: `git clone <repository-url>`
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2. Navigate to the project directory: `cd debian-forge`
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3. Install dependencies: `pip install -r requirements.txt`
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4. Initialize the system: `python3 -m debian_forge.init`
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### Quick Start
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1. **Start the system**: `python3 main.py`
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2. **Access web interface**: Open browser to `http://localhost:8080`
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3. **Create your first blueprint**: Use the web interface or CLI
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4. **Build your first image**: Submit a build request
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## User Interface
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### Web Interface
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- **Dashboard**: System overview and status
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- **Blueprint Management**: Create and manage image blueprints
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- **Build Management**: Monitor and control build processes
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- **User Management**: Manage user accounts and permissions
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### Command Line Interface
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- **Image Building**: `debian-forge-cli build-image <blueprint>`
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- **Blueprint Management**: `debian-forge-cli blueprint <command>`
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- **System Status**: `debian-forge-cli status`
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## Blueprint Creation
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### Basic Blueprint Structure
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```json
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{
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"name": "debian-server",
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"description": "Debian server image",
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"version": "1.0.0",
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"packages": [
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"openssh-server",
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"nginx",
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"postgresql"
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],
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"customizations": {
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"user": {
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"name": "admin",
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"password": "secure_password"
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}
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}
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}
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```
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### Debian-Specific Features
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- **Package Management**: APT-based package installation
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- **Repository Configuration**: Debian repository management
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- **Debian Variants**: Support for different Debian flavors
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## Image Building
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### Build Process
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1. **Blueprint Submission**: Submit blueprint to the system
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2. **Build Queuing**: Build request enters the queue
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3. **Build Execution**: System processes the build request
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4. **Image Generation**: OSBuild stages create the final image
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5. **Result Delivery**: Download or access the generated image
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### Build Types
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- **Raw Images**: Direct disk images for virtualization
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- **Container Images**: Docker/OCI compatible images
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- **Cloud Images**: Cloud provider specific formats
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- **Live Images**: Bootable ISO images
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## User Management
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### User Roles
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- **Administrator**: Full system access and control
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- **Builder**: Can create and manage blueprints and builds
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- **Viewer**: Read-only access to system information
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### Authentication
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- **User Registration**: Self-service user creation
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- **Password Management**: Secure password policies
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- **Session Management**: Secure session handling
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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- **Build Failures**: Check blueprint syntax and dependencies
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- **Authentication Issues**: Verify user credentials and permissions
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- **Performance Issues**: Monitor system resources and queue length
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### Getting Help
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- **System Logs**: Check application logs for errors
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- **Documentation**: Refer to technical documentation
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- **Community**: Join Debian Forge community forums
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