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- | ====== First Start ====== | + | :!: **IMPORTANT**: |
- | This article assumes you have just prepared a brand new Linux-based server, as described in [[creating_a_server|]]. | + | ====== First Start ====== |
Connect keyboard and mouse to the server, then turn on the power. After some brief initial messages, the screen shown below should appear. | Connect keyboard and mouse to the server, then turn on the power. After some brief initial messages, the screen shown below should appear. | ||
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Connect a network cable to the server. Connect the other end of the cable to a network switch. If connecting to an existing network, you need to obtain a suitable network address from your systems administrator. The remainder of this article assumes a new network is being established, | Connect a network cable to the server. Connect the other end of the cable to a network switch. If connecting to an existing network, you need to obtain a suitable network address from your systems administrator. The remainder of this article assumes a new network is being established, | ||
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Select Networking/ | Select Networking/ | ||
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:!: Make a note of this password in a safe place. | :!: Make a note of this password in a safe place. | ||
- | After completing this basic set-up, you may want to continue with more [[Advanced Server Configuration]]. |