🚀 Setup Guide for Debian VM on Windows Host

This guide will help you configure a Debian 12 virtual machine on a Windows host, including adjustments for screen resolution, installation of necessary software, and system configuration.

📋 Prerequisites

Hyper-V enabled on Windows
Debian 12 ISO
Internet connection for the VM

🛠 Initial Setup

🖥 Create New VM

Choose "New VM" (not quick create)
Select "Generation 2"
Go to Settings:
- Disable Secure Boot
- Enable guest services in the Integration Services.

🔌 Enable Enhanced Session Mode

Run the following command in an administrator PowerShell on the Windows host (MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE DebianTest to your Hyper-V image name):

Set-VM -VMName DebianTest -EnhancedSessionTransportType HvSocket

📦 Install Debian 12

Install Debian 12 as you prefer. Remember to set up both root/sudo and user accounts. During the final step of the installation:

Configure Gnome

⚙️ Configuration Steps

🌟 Step 1: Post-Installation Setup

After the first boot:

# Login with your user account (not root)
su root  # Switch to root on that profile
apt install git -y  # Install git

📡 Step 2: Clone and Run Setup Script

git clone https://github.com/pentestfunctions/test-setup.git
cd test-setup
chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh

🔄 Reboot the System

After running setup.sh, the system will reboot. Simply click to reconnect.

💻 Configure RDP and Final Setup

When you boot the VM, on the login screen you will be prompted for enhanced session mode (RDP) after a few seconds. You can adjust the resolution now if you wish. Also ensure that give it a few seconds before logging into Xorg

Once logged into the Xorg session, run:

cd ~/test-setup
sudo chmod +x configure.sh
./configure.sh

Then simply setup your .bashrc with this one

https://github.com/pentestfunctions/test-setup/blob/main/.bashrc