Installing HeartSuite Core Secure – Part 1

Extract the HeartSuite Core Secure tar file, run the installer, and reboot to load the HeartSuite Core Secure kernel.

Overview: Run the installer bundle and reboot to load the HeartSuite Core Secure kernel. This is the first step of Phase 1 (System Verification) on the Local Path.

Note

Cloud users skip this step entirely. The HeartSuite Core Secure kernel is pre-installed and Phase 1 auto-completes on first boot. Proceed directly to the Dashboard.

Extract the Distribution

Untar the distribution tar file:

tar xvf 6.18-HeartSuite-1.6.4.tar -m

Run the Installer

Run the installer from the extracted directory (as root):

sudo bash heartsuite-install-bundle.sh

The installer sets up the HeartSuite Core Secure kernel, tools, and management UI. When it finishes, it displays === Bundle Installation Complete ===.

Reboot into the HeartSuite Core Secure Kernel

Reboot the system:

reboot

When the GRUB menu appears, select the HeartSuite Core Secure kernel:

Select Advanced options for Debian GNU/Linux
Select Debian GNU/Linux, with Linux 5.19.6-HeartSuite-1.0

Tip

If the GRUB menu does not appear automatically, hold Shift (BIOS) or press Esc immediately after the system starts.

After boot, the HeartSuite Core Secure management UI appears on the console. The Setup Wizard starts automatically — proceed to Installation Part 2.

If the Reboot Fails

If the system does not reboot or hangs, try these steps:

Verify the installer completed without errors before rebooting.
Check GRUB configuration for VMs (uncomment GRUB_DISABLE_LINUX_UUID if needed and run update-grub).
Boot into recovery mode and run fsck to check file systems.
After a successful boot, the Dashboard confirms the HeartSuite Core Secure kernel is loaded. The Safety Banner shows the current mode and the System Info Strip shows “Kernel: HS”.