.. _Introduction:

Introduction
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This guide explains how to install |product_name| over network using a preboot execution environment (PXE) server.

To install |product_name| over a network, you need to complete the following steps:

#. Prepare for installation from a PXE server.

#. Create a kickstart file.

#. Install |product_name|.

#. Optionally, configure the management panel node or register storage nodes in the management panel.

These steps are explained in the following chapters in detail.