DGMV ICT BlackBox OS Manual

Image Details

An up-to-date version of the operating system installation image is provided by DigiCorp Labs.

The image can be delivered in two formats, one for cloud environments and one for on-premise.

Cloud Environments: A QCOW2-formatted image designed for seamless integration with various cloud platforms.​

On-Premise Installations: An ISO image intended for direct installation on physical hardware via bootable media, provided with an installer.

Cloud Provider	QCOW2 Support	Notes
AWS	✓ Yes	Supports importing QCOW2 images; conversion may be required.
GCP	✓ Yes	Allows image import; conversion to native format may be necessary.
Hetzner	✓ Yes	Supports QCOW2 images; ensure compatibility with their platform.
OpenStack	✓ Yes	Natively supports QCOW2 format.
Equinix Metal	✓ Yes	Supports custom OS images, including QCOW2.
Scaleway	✓ Yes	Allows custom QCOW2 image uploads.
Vultr	✓ Yes	Supports uploading QCOW2 images for custom deployments.
DigitalOcean	✓ Yes	Allows custom image uploads; QCOW2 support may require conversion.
VMware	✓ Yes	Supports QCOW2 images; may require conversion to VMDK format.

Note: Some providers may require conversion of QCOW2 images to their native formats. For instance, AWS and GCP may necessitate image translation during the upload process.

On-Premise Image Deployment

For on-premise installations, the provided ISO image can be flashed onto a USB drive using tools like dd (Linux/macOS) or Rufus (Windows). Booting from this USB initiates the installation process, guiding users through system setup. The installer will take care of the disk partitioning, installation, etc.

Image Specifications

• Cloud Image (QCOW2):

  • File Size: Approximately 1.2 GB​

  • Version: v1.0.1 [17] (Released: 26th, March 2025)​

  • Checksum: SHA-256: 82d42649525838e373d031619614718b3a617b187c8e57ed48b1d44514ac6e8a

  • Comments: Uploaded to DigitalOcean

• On-Premise Image (ISO):

  • File Size: Approximately 2.0 GB

  • Version: v1.0.0 (Released: March 2025)​

  • Checksum: SHA-256: DBD

Images can be found in the DGMV Distribution Portal: https://downloads.dgmv.id

Corresponding credentials are handed over to you by DigiCorp Labs.

System Requirements

For optimal performance, ensure the target system meets the following specifications:​

• Evaluation Setup:

  • RAM: 8 GB​

  • Storage: 20 GB

  • CPU: Dual-core processor​

  • Network: 100 Mbps uplink

• Production Setup:

  • RAM: 16 - 64 GB​

  • Storage: 1 TB+ SSD​ (ideally RAID 10)

  • CPU: Quad-core or higher, with support for virtualization extensions​

  • Network: 1 Gbps uplink​

  • Additional Requirements:

    • TPM (Trusted Platform Module): Version 2.0 for enhanced security features

    • UEFI Firmware: For modern boot processes

Configuration

Network Configuration

Upon boot, the system utilizes DHCP to obtain network configurations. In cloud environments, cloud-init fetches metadata from the provider to apply specific network settings. This process ensures that the instance is configured according to the cloud provider's specifications, as each VM in a cloud provider has distinct network configuration). This automatic retrieval of network parameters simplifies the installation by a lot.