# NaxOS Installation & Distribution Guide

## 1. Building the Bootable ISO

To build the streamlined NaxOS installer image from source using Nix:

```bash
cd naxos-os
nix build .#iso
```

The output will be located at `result/iso/naxos-installer-*.iso`.

Alternatively, download the latest pre-built ISO from the Gitea Releases page:
`https://git.lholz.de/naxos/naxos-os/releases`

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## 2. Writing to USB Flash Drive

Write the ISO image to a USB flash drive (replace `/dev/sdX` with your USB drive device):

```bash
# macOS
sudo dd if=result/iso/naxos-installer-*.iso of=/dev/rdiskX bs=4M status=progress; sync

# Linux
sudo dd if=result/iso/naxos-installer-*.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync
```

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## 3. Running the Installer Wizard

1. Insert the USB drive into your target hardware and boot in UEFI mode.
2. The Live environment will automatically log in as `root` and start the interactive setup wizard:
   ```bash
   naxos-installer
   ```
3. Follow the guided steps:
   - **Step 1**: System hardware inspection and disk discovery.
   - **Step 2**: Storage architecture choice (Create fresh ZFS pool vs. Safe foreign pool import).
   - **Step 3**: Target OS disk selection (installs bootloader and root system).
   - **Step 4**: Network configuration (hostname and DHCP/static IP).
   - **Step 5**: Administrator credentials and SSH public keys.
   - **Step 6**: Automated installation and reboot.

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## 4. Post-Installation First Boot

After the system reboots:
1. Access the web dashboard by navigating to `http://naxos.local` (or the IP displayed on console).
2. Log in using your administrator credentials.
3. Your NaxOS appliance is ready for service!