add optional Cloud-init support to Debian VM script

[koendiender]

✍️ Description

Edit to the Debian VM script to be able to use the "Generic Cloud" image instead of no cloud to use Cloud-init. The script asks for Cloud-init in the advanced settings. It defaults to no.

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✅ Prerequisites (X in brackets)

• Self-review completed – Code follows project standards.
• Tested thoroughly – Changes work as expected.
• No security risks – No hardcoded secrets, unnecessary privilege escalations, or permission issues.

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🛠️ Type of Change (X in brackets)

• 🐞 Bug fix – Resolves an issue without breaking functionality.
• ✨ New feature – Adds new, non-breaking functionality.
• 💥 Breaking change – Alters existing functionality in a way that may require updates.
• 🆕 New script – A fully functional and tested script or script set.
• 🌍 Website update – Changes to website-related JSON files or metadata.
• 🔧 Refactoring / Code Cleanup – Improves readability or maintainability without changing functionality.
• 📝 Documentation update – Changes to README, AppName.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, or other docs.

[MickLesk]

And why? What advantages do you see for the average user? Cloud Init requires additional settings and the Debian script (as it is currently), is immediately ready for use and immediately available for the average user at any time directly and without detours

[koendiender]

IMO it is way easier to set up a VM with Cloud-init. You can set the login information, network settings and even ssh keys way easier than logging in the VM and setting everything up by hand. It is also not best practice to roll out a VM without a password.

[MickLesk]

Maybe we should add an read -p before? So the User can choose. Maybe for Ubuntu too? For example, I personally prefer to use the nocloud images rather than the cloud init scripts. It's simply much easier, especially for quick developments or tests

[koendiender]

Yeah, letting the user choose would probably be a good idea

[MickLesk]

Can you prepare the PR for this?

Maybe you can test it in VED (other Repo), or directly here

[koendiender]

Sure thing! I will turn this PR into a draft until I'm done

[koendiender]

Changed the script to ask for Cloud-init in the advanced settings. Defaults to no