.. _Installing Management Panel:

Installing Management Panel
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To start installing Acronis Storage, do the following:

1. Burn the distribution ISO image onto a DVD disc. 

2. Boot the server from the DVD drive.

3. On the welcome screen, choose **Install Acronis Storage**. After the installation program loads, you will see the **Installation Summary** screen.

4. Open the **INSTALLATION DESTINATION** screen and select a device in the **Device Selection** section. Configure other options if required.

5. Open the **ACRONIS STORAGE** screen, in the **Component Installation** section, choose **Management Panel and Storage**.

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6. Make sure that the appropriate network interface is selected in both **Management Panel network** and **Management network** drop-down lists.

7. Create a password for a superadmin account of the management panel, confirm it in the corresponding field, and memorize it.

8. Click **Done** and **Begin Installation**. While Acronis Storage is installing, create a password for the root account. Installation will not finish until the password is created.

Once the installation is complete, the node will reboot automatically.