=====Debian Minimal Server=====
Install a minimal Debian server virtual machine

====Setup====
  * Download the latest ''64-bit PC netinst iso'' file from [[https://www.debian.org/distrib/|debian.org]]
  * In ESXi:
    * Upload the iso to the iso folder in the datastore
    * ''Create/Register VM'':
      * ''Create a new virtual machine''
      * Name the VM, and choose ''Linux'' and ''Debian GNU/Linux <xx> (64-bit)''
      * Specify the desired ''Target Datastore''
      * Customise:
        * ''CPU'':
          * Use the full amount of cores per socket to end up with one socket
        * If using NVMe storage for the datastore:
          * ''Add other device'' > ''NVMe controller''
          * ''Hard Disk 1'' > ''Controller location'' > ''NVMe controller 0''
          * Remove ''SCSI controller 0''
        * ''VM Options'' > ''Boot Options'' > Enable ''Force BIOS setup''
        * Select other appropriate VM settings depending on desired applications
      * Confirm settings and ''Finish''
    * If autostart is desired for this machine go to ''Host'' > ''Manage'' > ''System'' > ''Autostart'':
      * Click on the current VM
      * ''Enable''
      * Use ''Start earlier'' and ''Start later'' to set the desired order
    * Go to ''Virtual Machines'' on the sidebar and click on the current VM
      * Run and then stop the VM, it should have booted to its BIOS
      * Give the VM a static IP address from your router using the generated MAC address (found under ''Hardware Configuration'' > ''Network adapter 1'') and desired hostname
      * Power on the VM
      * Go through the Debian setup process
        * Give an empty password for ''root'' to disable root login and setup sudo
        * In software selection, selecting only the ''SSH server'' and ''Standard system utilities''
      * Once setup is finished and it has booted
        * Log in as the created user
        * Run: <code bash>
# Install VMWare tools if not already
sudo apt install open-vm-tools

# Change the SSH port to 50001:
sudo sed -i "s/#Port 22/Port 50001/" /etc/ssh/sshd_config
# Optionally enable root SSH login
sudo sed -i "s/#PermitRootLogin prohibit-password/PermitRootLogin yes/" /etc/ssh/sshd_config

# Optionally set the timezone to UTC:
timedatectl set-timezone UTC

exit
</code>
    * Shut down the VM
    * Edit VM note to be the following: <code>
Minimal server installation of Debian <xx>

Ports:
50001/tcp SSH
</code>
    * Save a snapshot called ''Base Install''

====Update====
  * If desired, Log in to ESXi, navigate to the docker VM and create new snapshot
  * Using an SSH client, connect to <hostname>:50001 then run: <code bash>
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo reboot  # If desired/needed
</code>