System Requirements
- Architecture: ARM64
- RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Storage: 15 GB
- Display: virtio-ramfb-gl
Login Credentials
- Username:
debian - Password:
debian
Latest Debian 12 (Bookworm) stable release – one of the most reliable and widely-used Linux distributions, perfect for servers and development.
Setup Guide
- Launch the VM from VMC
- Login using username: debian, password: debian
- Update to latest packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade - Install development tools:
sudo apt install build-essential git - Debian provides excellent stability and extensive package repositories
Troubleshooting
- VM won’t boot: Check that virtualization is enabled in VMC settings and your Mac meets the system requirements.
- Slow performance: Allocate more RAM in VM settings (recommended 4GB+) and close other applications.
- No network: Ensure network adapter is set to “Shared Network” in VMC settings.
- Display issues: Try different display adapters in VMC settings or update to the latest VMC version.
