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10. Configuration Tool

armbian-config provides configuration scripts for customizing and automating tasks within the Armbian environment. These scripts help simplify various setup processes and configurations.

10.1 armbian-config Overview​

  • System Configuration: Automates system-level settings, including hardware configuration and performance tuning.
  • Network Management: Manages network settings such as IP configuration, Wi-Fi, and other connection options.
  • Localization: Configures timezone, language, and other localization preferences.
  • Software Management: Simplifies software installation and removal.

10.1.1 Compatibility​

This tool is tailored for Armbian Linux but has been automatically tested on Debian Bookworm, Ubuntu Jammy, and Ubuntu Noble. It is theoretically compatible with all apt-based Linux distributions.

10.2 Usage​

armbian-config provides a simple graphical interface that allows users to configure various system options such as network settings, system updates, hardware configuration, device tree, and service management.

10.2.1 Start armbian-config​

To start armbian-config, simply enter the following command in the terminal:

sudo armbian-config

This will launch a text-based menu where users can navigate and make selections using the keyboard.

armbian-config

10.2.2 Menu Options​

The main menu of armbian-config includes several configuration options, typically divided into the following sections (specific options may vary by version):

  • System: Alternative kernels, headers, rolling updates, device tree overlay management
  • Storage: Install to internal storage, supports ZFS, NFS, read-only root filesystem
  • Access: Manage SSH daemon options, enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • User: Change default shell, adjust MOTD (Message of the Day)
  • Updates: Operating system updates and distribution upgrades

10.3 Example Usage​

Backup eMMC System to SD Card​

  1. Launch armbian-config:

    sudo armbian-config

  2. From the main menu, select Storage, then choose SY001 - Install to internal storage.

  3. Select Boot from SD card - system on SD card.

  4. You will be asked whether to erase the SD card; select "Yes".

  5. Choose the file system type (ext4, f2fs, btrfs); we choose ext4.

The system will begin installing to the SD card. After installation is complete, reboot the system.

armbian-config-install

For more detailed information on configuration options, such as kernel, storage, or system backups, refer to the official documentation: Armbian Config User Guide.