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 This article assumes you have just prepared a brand-new Linux-based server, as described in [[creating_a_server|]].   This article assumes you have just prepared a brand-new Linux-based server, as described in [[creating_a_server|]].  
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-:!: If you are looking for instructions for Ubuntu 18.04 based images, [[blocks:archive:server:first_start|follow this link]]. 
  
 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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 :!: 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]].+After completing this basic set-up, you may want to continue with more [[Advanced Server Configuration]]. Before you start using your shiny, new Blocks server you should also consider what [[blocks:server:backup|Backup Strategy]] suits your needs best. Regardless of the method chosen, //any// backup is far better than no backup. So make sure you take this important aspect of a Blocks installation into consideration from the start