handbook-InstallationSystemSetup

Set up your system

The following menu of the installer allows you to configure your previously installed system.

?configure sys.png

This includes setting a password for your root account:

?set root passwd.png

Be sure to select the correct keyboard map for your system and configure a hostname.:

?select keyb map.png

Configure the hostname is done like that:

?set hostname.png

Add a new user

To perform your daily work, it is recommended to work as an unprivileged user. Use the following screen to create such an account. If you want to allow your user to use [su(1),also add him to the wheel group:

?add user.png

Configure the Network

The next screen allows you to setup your network. The installed card seen here is an Intel Ethernet 1000 powered by em(4):

?select nic.png

After finishing your configuration you can escape into a live shell or reboot the system into your installation.