How to Install a Deb File on Debian

When installing a deb file on Debian, it's essential to understand the directory structure where all package contents are stored. This includes package metadata, binaries, configuration files, log files, and more.

To begin, create a new directory with any name you prefer. For this example, let's call it `my_package`. This will be the root directory for our Debian package.

Now, we're going to create a simple Debian package of jenkins.war file as a systemd service. You can download the jenkins.war file from here and follow along with this tutorial.

To create a package using dpkg-deb, you'll need to use the `dpkg` tool, which is the Debian package manager. Apt, on the other hand, is a higher-level tool that uses dpkg internally.

This blog post aims to provide an introduction to creating and managing packages in Debian-based distributions for those who are interested in learning the basics. We'll cover the process of creating your own deb package using dpkg-deb and installing it using dpkg and apt.

When working with deb packages, you can use dpkg to search, install, remove, purge, unpack, and perform other tasks. Dpkg is a low-level tool that runs only on Debian-based Linux distributions.

In this tutorial, we'll cover the basics of creating custom deb packages and managing them with dpkg and apt. By the end of this post, you should have a solid understanding of how to install a deb file on Debian using dpkg-deb.

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