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Prerequisites:
- A VM created on Azure Stack HCI - Link
Prepare VM
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Prepare ISO
- Download Alpine Linux ISO.
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- Choose the Virtual version.
- Attach the ISO to the DVD Drive.
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3. Start the Virtual Machine.
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Install Alpine Linux
# Login as root
root
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# Start setup
setup-alpine
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XFCE GUI - Setup
# Package Manager Update
apk update
# Installing Xorg (X Window System display server)
setup-xorg-base
# Installing desktop environments
apk add xfce4 xfce4-terminal xfce4-screensaver lightdm-gtk-greeter
# Start dbus (IPC - Framework)
rc-service dbus start
# Enable to start automatically with system boot
rc-update add dbus
# Enable Display Manager
rc-update add lightdm
# Start Display Manager
rc-service lightdm start
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References:
Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 1)
Part 3: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 3) Part 2: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 2) Part 1: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 1)
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Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 2)
Part 3: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 3) Part 2: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 2) Part 1: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 1)
Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 3)
Part 3: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 3) Part 2: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 2) Part 1: Step-By-Step Guide to Install Alpine Linux in Hyper-V (Part 1)
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How to install XFCE GUI on Alpine Linux