Creating diskless-boot (Part 3) - installs on-devices-with-1gb-ram

RAM based install of Alpine Linux on device with 1GB ram

  • Variant of diskless install using /usr on disk.
  • Meant for end-users(non-novice) who can post-boot do some simple [un]mounts to achieve the goal.

How to install

This uses/requires methods/procedures same as AlpineLinux.Diskless-install-on-devices-with-2gb-ram .


Is strongly recommended, if installing OS, having SWAP disk enabled can help improve performance.

Author experience

  • I often use these methods on devices with low ram. With this method I have been effectively using as my CDN/Router/Server on Hp-Mini (x86 atom) with 1Gb Ram. This was later upgraded to 2Gb Ram and XFCE Desktop was installed.

Author

V.Krishn


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