Grml

What is Grml?

Grml is a bootable live system (Live-CD) based on Debian, designed to be especially well-suited for administrative tasks such as installation, deployment, and system rescue. It provides an excellent selection of software packages for these purposes, including sysadmin's favorite tools. Users can choose between an x86 or an amd64 version, or opt for the multiboot ISO, grml96, which includes both 64-bit and 32-bit ISOs in a single location

Highlights

• Administrative tools: Grml offers a wide range of software packages and scripts that make administrative tasks, such as installation, deployment, and system rescue, more efficient and streamlined
• Powerful shell: The default interactive shell is Zsh, which is configured with a powerful setup, including a nifty completion mechanism, enhancing the user's command-line experience
• Versatile utilities: Grml includes several utilities, such as grml-x for configuring and using the X window system, grml2usb for installing Grml ISO(s) on a USB device for booting, grml-crypt for an easy wrapper around cryptsetup, mkfs, losetup, and mount, and grml-live, a build framework for generating a Grml and Debian-based Linux Live system (CD/ISO)
• Helpful tips and tricks: grml-tips provides useful tips and tricks for daily life on the command line, helping users optimize their workflows and productivity.