Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ - Configure & Update - Five Simple Steps

In this video tutorial we present a detailed demonstration of the five simple steps required to configure & update the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. Learn the basic commands for configuring & updating the Raspbian operating system.

Usually it takes approximately 15-30 mins, on a fast connection, to complete the configuration & updates. Be patient, ensure you have stable power and do not unplug the power adapter.

Five Simple Steps - Configure & Update

  • Step 1 — System Configuration
  • Step 2 — Applications & Tools
  • Step 3 — User Preferences
  • Step 4 — Raspbian Updates
  • Step 5 — Node.js & Node-RED


Step 1 – System Configuration

System
- Set Hostname
- Disable Underscan

Performance
- Set GPU Memory to 256

Localisation
- Set Locale
- Set Timezone
- Set Keyboard
- Set WiFi Country

Security
- Change 'root' default password ( sudo passwd root )
- Change 'pi' default password ( sudo passwd pi )


Step 2 – Applications & Tools

Applications
- Install 'GParted' ( sudo apt-get install gparted -y )
- Install 'HDParm' ( sudo apt-get install hdparm -y )
- Install 'SysBench' ( sudo apt-get install sysbench -y )

Tools
- Install 'NumLockX' ( sudo apt-get install numlockx -y )
- Install 'XScreenSaver' ( sudo apt-get install xscreensaver -y )


Step 3 – User Preferences

User Preferences
- 'GParted' - Login with 'root' Credentials
- 'XScreenSaver' - Disable Screen Saver
- 'NumLockX' - Edit pi 'autostart' ( sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart )


Step 4 – Raspbian Updates

Raspbian Updates
- Update Package List ( sudo apt-get update )
- Upgrade Packages ( sudo apt-get upgrade -y )


Step 5 – Node.js & Node-RED

NodeRed Updates
- Update Node.js & Node-RED ( sudo update-nodejs-and-nodered )


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