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Provides safety guidelines and instructions for installing the Skybox Appliance hardware, including rack mounting.
Steps to power on and begin the initial startup process for the Skybox Appliance.
Explains the initial system configuration steps required before running the Skybox Server.
Details the methods for connecting the Appliance to the network: console, serial port, or static NIC.
Step-by-step guide to configure network settings using a console (mouse, keyboard, screen).
Step-by-step guide to configure network settings using a serial port connection and terminal emulator.
Instructions on how to connect and configure the Appliance via its preconfigured static network port (eno2).
How to access the Appliance Administration interface remotely via a web browser.
Essential steps for changing default passwords and configuring date/time settings for the Appliance.
Overview of configuration options available in the Skybox Appliance, categorized by tabs like System, Network, and Security.
Instructions for configuring network interface bonding for redundancy and higher bandwidth on the Appliance.
Procedure to configure RADIUS authentication for the Skybox Appliance, requiring a specific package installation.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Skybox Manager application on a client machine.
Detailed steps for downloading and applying operating system updates to the Skybox Appliance.
Lists necessary items like a USB flash drive and ZIP files, and advises on shutting down Skybox services.
Step-by-step guide to update the Appliance firmware using the console and a USB flash drive.
Instructions for updating the Appliance firmware remotely through the RMM interface.
Steps to restore the Skybox Appliance to its original factory default settings using the provided DVD.
Guidance on diagnosing hardware problems, indicated by system status LEDs, and collecting diagnostic logs.
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