How to Install and Run Ollama on Debian: Complete Setup Guide
TL;DR Ollama transforms your Debian system into a private AI inference server, letting you run models like Llama 3.1, Mistral, and Phi-3 locally without cloud dependencies. This guide walks you through installation, model deployment, API integration, and production hardening. Quick Install: curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh sudo systemctl enable ollama ollama pull llama3.1:8b ollama run llama3.1:8b You’ll configure Ollama as a systemd service, expose its REST API on port 11434, and integrate it with Open WebUI for a ChatGPT-like interface. We cover GPU acceleration (NVIDIA/AMD), resource limits, and reverse proxy setup with Nginx for secure remote access. ...