diff --git a/docs/development.rst b/docs/development.rst
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@@ -604,7 +604,7 @@ In order to deploy the test site, the following steps would normally be taken:
      ansible-playbook playbooks/preseed.yml
 
 9. Install all servers using the generated preseed files. Use *Debian
-   8 Jessie* or *Debian 9 Stretch* in any combination desired.
+   9 Stretch*.
 
 10. Add the SSH host fingerprints to your ``known_hosts`` file (don't forget to
     remove old entries if you are redoing the process). You can easily obtain all