Configuring Debian to Use Static IP

Default setup of Debain is getting IP via DHCP. In order to use static IP 192.168.0.66, do the following.

Edit the file "/etc/network/interfaces" and replace "iface eth0 inet dhcp" with the following (section 10.6.1.1):
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.0.66
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.0.1

Commands details (section 10.6.1):
# ifdown eth0
# jstar /etc/network/interfaces
# ifup eth0

References:
Debain Reference Chapter 10 - Network Configuration
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/reference/ch-gateway.en.html