Guides & How-tos

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Getting Started01

Install Linux yourself from an ISO

Guide to installing a Linux distribution on a dataforest seed from an ISO, using Fedora Server as the example, with static network configuration in the installer and in the finished system.

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Networking02

Configure additional IPv4 addresses on a seed

Step-by-step guide to persistently configuring additional IPv4 addresses on a dataforest seed under Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux and RockyLinux.

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Automation03

Set up a self-hosted AI workspace with Odysseus

With Odysseus you can run a powerful, privacy-friendly AI workspace on your own server.

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Automation04

Set up seeds automatically with cloud-init

Guide to setting up a seed automatically on first boot via cloud-init, using cloud-config, shell script or individual commands.

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Monitoring05

Add your first hosts and services in Checkmk

Step-by-step guide to install the Checkmk agent on a server and register it with TLS, discover services automatically, and set up notifications via email and Pushover.

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Monitoring06

Set up a Checkmk monitoring server

Step-by-step guide to install Checkmk Community on a dataforest seed, create a monitoring site and serve the web interface through Caddy with automatic HTTPS.

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Automation07

Set up an AI assistant with Hermes Agent

Step-by-step guide to set up Hermes Agent on a dataforest Seed. Docker Compose with Caddy, Telegram bot, LLM configuration and security hardening.

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Gaming08

Scale Pelican with Multiple Wings Nodes

Extend a Pelican setup with additional Wings Seeds. WireGuard tunnel between Panel and Wings, Caddy stays central.

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Gaming09

Set Up the Pelican Game Server Panel with Docker

Set up your own game server panel with Pelican. Panel, Wings, MariaDB and Caddy via Docker Compose on a dataforest Seed.

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