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diff --git a/docs/installation/install.rst b/docs/installation/install.rst index 8b048d86..bfeb45d5 100644 --- a/docs/installation/install.rst +++ b/docs/installation/install.rst @@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ Installation ############ -VyOS installation requires to download a VyOS .iso file. That file is -a live install image that lets you boot a live VyOS. From that live -system you can proceed to the permanent installation on a hard drive or +VyOS installation requires a downloaded VyOS .iso file. That file is +a live install image that lets you boot a live VyOS. From the live +system, you can proceed to a permanent installation on a hard drive or any other type of storage. .. table:: Comparison of VyOS image releases @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Hardware requirements ===================== The minimum system requirements are 512 MiB RAM and 2 GiB storage. -Depending on your use you might need additional RAM and CPU resources e.g. +Depending on your use, you might need additional RAM and CPU resources e.g. when having multiple BGP full tables in your system. .. _download: @@ -56,19 +56,19 @@ Download Registered Subscribers ---------------------- -Registered subscribers can log into https://support.vyos.io/ to have access to -a variety of different downloads via the "Downloads" link. These downloads -include LTS (Long-Term-Support) and associated hot-fix releases, early public +Registered subscribers can log into https://support.vyos.io/ to access a +variety of different downloads via the "Downloads" link. These downloads +include LTS (Long-Term Support), the associated hot-fix releases, early public access releases, pre-built VM images, as well as device specific installation ISOs. .. figure:: /_static/images/vyos-downloads.png Building from source ----------------------- +-------------------- Non-subscribers can always get the LTS release by building it from source. -Instruction can be found in the :ref:`build` section of this manual. VyOS +Instructions can be found in the :ref:`build` section of this manual. VyOS source code repository is available for everyone at https://github.com/vyos/vyos-build. @@ -80,8 +80,8 @@ https://downloads.vyos.io/ .. note:: Rolling releases contain all the latest enhancements and fixes. This means that there will be new bugs of course. If you think you hit a bug - please follow the guide at :ref:`bug_report`. To improve VyOS we depend on - your feedback! + please follow the guide at :ref:`bug_report`. We depend on your feedback + to improve VyOS! The following link will always fetch the most recent VyOS build for AMD64 systems from the current branch: @@ -91,11 +91,11 @@ https://downloads.vyos.io/rolling/current/amd64/vyos-rolling-latest.iso Download Verification --------------------- -LTS images are signed by VyOS lead package-maintainer private key. With +LTS images are signed by the VyOS lead package-maintainer private key. With the official public key, the authenticity of the package can be verified. :abbr:`GPG (GNU Privacy Guard)` is used for verification. -.. note:: This subsection only applies e applies to LTS images, for +.. note:: This subsection only applies to LTS images, for Rolling images please jump to :ref:`live_installation`. Preparing for the verification @@ -271,12 +271,12 @@ Live installation .. note:: A permanent VyOS installation always requires to go first through a live installation. -VyOS, as other GNU+Linux distributions, can be tasted without installing +VyOS, as other GNU+Linux distributions, can be tested without installing it in your hard drive. **With your downloaded VyOS .iso file you can create a bootable USB drive that will let you boot into a fully functional VyOS system**. Once you have tested it, you can either decide to begin a :ref:`permanent_installation` in your hard drive or power -your system off, remove the USB drive, and leave everythng as it was. +your system off, remove the USB drive, and leave everything as it was. If you have a GNU+Linux system, you can create your VyOS bootable USB @@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ In order to proceed with a permanent installation: Done! - 3. After the installation is complete, remove the live USB stick or + 3. After the installation is completed, remove the live USB stick or CD. 4. Reboot the system. @@ -429,7 +429,7 @@ PXE Boot ======== VyOS can also be installed through PXE. This is a more complex -installation method which allows deploying VyOS through the network. +installation method that allows deploying VyOS through the network. **Requirements** |