# Getting Started

## Hardware and Software Preparation Guide

### Step 1: Hardware Preparation

* Prepare an x86 server for installing the Linux OS and Nodeum Software.
* Confirm device compatibility using the Nodeum compatibility matrix.

### Step 2: Linux Operating System Deployment

* Install the Linux Operating System.
* Verify all services are running. Access the menu under Settings > Services for detailed service status.

### Step 3: Nodeum Software Configuration

* Add the Nodeum Software license. Without a license, access is available, but task execution is restricted.

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### Step 4: Initial Configuration

* Set up time, DNS, and hostname.

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[Date & Time](/data-archiving/console/system-settings/date-and-time.md)
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[Hostname and DNS Configuration](/data-archiving/console/system-settings/hostname-and-dns-configuration.md)
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* Configure the necessary cache for active archive workflow.

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[Cache Configuration Requirements](/data-archiving/container/cache-configuration-requirements.md)
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* Set up the required container for active archive workflow.

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[Container](/data-archiving/container.md)
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### Step 5: Storage Configuration

* Configure Storage Devices (NAS, Cloud, Tape).

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[Primary Storage Configuration](/data-archiving/console/primary-storage-configuration.md)
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[Tape Library Configuration](/data-archiving/console/system-settings/tape-library-configuration.md)
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[Object Storage Configuration](/data-archiving/console/system-settings/object-storage-configuration.md)
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[NAS Storage Configuration](/data-archiving/console/system-settings/nas-storage-configuration.md)
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* Define a storage pool to manage storage classes and orchestrate policy-based tasks. 

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[Pool Management](/data-archiving/console/pool-management.md)
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### Step 6: User and Backup Setup

* Configure user accounts.

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* Set up the internal Nodeum backup system.

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[Backup & Restore](/data-archiving/system-reliability/backup-and-restore.md)
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