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--- omv6:new_user_guide [2023/05/11 11:24] – [Installing OMV-Extras using a Scheduled Task] crashtest
+++ omv6:new_user_guide [2024/11/15 22:39] (current) – [Getting Started with Openmediavault 6] crashtest
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 ====== Getting Started with Openmediavault 6 ======
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+<html>
+<body>
+  <table width="100%" border="0">
+    <tr>
+      <td colspan="2" style="background-color:#FFB663;height:30px;">
+        <strong><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:110%;">&#160; Note </span></strong>
+      </td>
+    </tr>
+    <tr>
+      <td style="background-color:#FFE4A6;height:25px;width:380px;">
+       <b>OMV6</b> is an <b>"End of Life"</b> legacy release.  The use of legacy releases is not supported and is at the user's risk.  The installation of the latest stable release is recommended. Raspberry PI's and Armbian SBC's are supported only is the latest release.
+    </tr>
+  </table>
+</body>
+</html>
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 January 26th, 2023 - Rev 1.1 Updated multiple screen shots to reflect changes in the top menu of the GUI.\\
 May 10th, 2023 - Rev 1.2  Note on OMV-Extras config, various minor formatting changes.\\
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 Part of the SBC installation process was setting the wired interface to DHCP.  SBC
-users should consider leaving their wired network interface set to DHCP, until [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv6:utilities_maint_backup#installing_docker|Docker]] and [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv6:utilities_maint_backup#installing_portainer|Portainer]] are installed.\\
+users should consider leaving their wired network interface set to DHCP, until [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv6:docker_in_omv|Docker]] is installed.\\
 If a static IP address is needed: \\
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 When the **Install** button is clicked, all applicable upgrades will be installed.
 (Recommended for beginners.) \\
-** *Note* ** that it is possible to “selectively” upgrade by highlighting a single
-package and clicking the **Install** button.
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 the Close button. \\
 A reboot may be necessary, for **OMV-Extras** to show up in the left column under
-**System**.
+**System**. \\
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+----
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+(**Optional**) \\
+Under **System**, **OMV-Extras**, **Settings**:\\
+In **Settings**, check the box for the **Testing repo** and click **Save**. \\
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+<html><center><b>Note:</b>  Plugin's in the <b>Testing repo</b> are the very lastest versions and may represent a small risk for potential issues.</center></html>
+<html><center>Users who are looking solely for stability should leave the <b>Testing repo</b> unchecked.</center></html>
-<html>
+{{ :omv6ug_-_46.jpg?800 |}}
-<body>
-  <table width="100%" border="0">
-    <tr>
-      <td colspan="2" style="background-color:#69A5FF;height:30px;">
-        <strong><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:110%;">&#160; Note</span></strong>
-      </td>
-    </tr>
-    <tr>
-      <td style="background-color:#E6FEFF;height:25px;width:380px;">
-        If installing OMV-Extras from a scheduled task, running the command is a "one time event".  After it's completed, the task should be deleted.
-    </tr>
-  </table>
-</body>
-</html>
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 To insure that all plugins are available, go back to **System**, **Plugins**, and click