.. _Deploying the Management Node:

Deploying the Management Node
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To install the necessary components on the first server, do the following:

#. On the welcome screen, choose **Install** |product_name_bold|. After the installation program loads, you will see the **INSTALLATION SUMMARY** screen.

#. Open the **NETWORK & HOST NAME** screen, configure a static IP address for the NIC and provide a hostname: either a fully qualified domain name (hostname, domainname) or a short name (hostname).

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

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#. Open the |product_name_bold_cap| screen and choose **Admin panel and storage**.

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#. Make sure that correct network interfaces are selected in the **Admin panel network** and **Management network** drop-down lists.

#. Create a password for the superadmin account.

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#. In the admin panel, click **ADD NODE** and a screen with instructions on adding storage nodes will appear. On it, a token will be shown (you can generate a new one if needed; generating a new token invalidates the old one).

Having obtained the token, proceed to install the remaining storage nodes.