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Before Starting
- Take a full backup of the system.
- Utilize snapshots if the system is a Virtual Machine.
- Thoroughly read the HowTo documentation and understand the end result.
- When modifying configuration files consider making a copy prior to issuing a change.
- For future reference it is a good idea to keep a Change Log of all system modifications.
- Instead of using Root, use 'sudo' to execute commands requiring escalated privileges.
Linux HowTo Usage
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