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-<html><center><b>February 4th, 2024 - Rev 0.2</b></center></html>+<html><center><b>February 11th, 2024 - Rev 1.0</b></center></html>
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 Version History: \\ Version History: \\
  
-January 23rd, 2024 - Rev 0.1 (Draft for RC1)\\ +January 23rd, 2024 - Rev 0.1 (1rst Draft for RC1)\\ 
-February 4th, 2024 - Rev 0.2 Various edits and link updates\\+February 4th, 2024 - Rev 0.2 Various edits and link updates.\\ 
 +February 11th, 2024 - Rev 1.0 Cross link checks and various updates and edits.\\
  
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 Given the current market for SBC's, the majority of SBC users will likely be owners of R-PI's.\\ Given the current market for SBC's, the majority of SBC users will likely be owners of R-PI's.\\
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-Openmediavault runs well on the R-PI 4.  While openmediavault will run on an R-PI model 2B +Openmediavault runs well on the R-PI models 4 and above.  While openmediavault will run on an R-PI model 2B 
 and the various models of the R-PI 3, it is not recommended.  Performance is poor.   What  and the various models of the R-PI 3, it is not recommended.  Performance is poor.   What 
 exactly does “poor performance” mean?  In this context, if the R-PI's CPU is running at 100%,  exactly does “poor performance” mean?  In this context, if the R-PI's CPU is running at 100%, 
-openmediavault my not show up on the local network and / or network shares may not open.  +openmediavault may not show up on the local network and / or network shares may not open.  
 This may give the false impression that there's a software or permissions problem.  In other  This may give the false impression that there's a software or permissions problem.  In other 
 instances, the WEB GUI login page may not respond.\\ instances, the WEB GUI login page may not respond.\\
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 “**Wear leveling**” will be explained during the installation and configuration of the  “**Wear leveling**” will be explained during the installation and configuration of the 
 flash-memory plugin. Note that the flash-memory plugin is **required** to boot from **flash media**.   flash-memory plugin. Note that the flash-memory plugin is **required** to boot from **flash media**.  
-It's purpose and installation are detailed in [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv6:omv6_plugins:flashmemory|The Flash Memory Plugin]]  ((Update to 7 plugin doc)). +It's purpose and installation are detailed in [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:omv7_plugins:flashmemory|The Flash Memory Plugin]].\\
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-Use-case exceptions where boot media larger than 32GB may be useful:+**Use-case exceptions where boot media larger than 32GB may be useful:**
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    * Running applications that utilize WEB interfaces, such as Plex, Emby, etc.    * Running applications that utilize WEB interfaces, such as Plex, Emby, etc.
    * Hosting Web or Media Servers with extensive content.    * Hosting Web or Media Servers with extensive content.
-   * Hosting Virtualized Guest operating systems with desktops.  (Does not apply to ARM platforms. ARM platforms can not virtualize i386 or amd64 operating systems.)+   * Hosting Virtualized Guest operating systems with desktops.  (Does not apply to R-PI's or ARM platforms. R-PI's and ARM platforms can not virtualize i386 or amd64 operating systems.)
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 There's no penalty for starting with a smaller boot drive. Moving to a larger drive, if needed, can be done later.)\\ There's no penalty for starting with a smaller boot drive. Moving to a larger drive, if needed, can be done later.)\\
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 compatible PC or Laptop produced in the last 15 years could be re-purposed as an  compatible PC or Laptop produced in the last 15 years could be re-purposed as an 
 openmediavault server.\\ openmediavault server.\\
-However, it should be noted that newer hardware is, generally speaking, more power  +However it should be noted that newer hardware is, generally speaking, more power  
-efficient and it's higher performing.  The power costs of running older equipment +efficient and higher performing.  The power costs of running older equipment 
 that is on-line, 24 hours a day, can easily pay for newer more power efficient  that is on-line, 24 hours a day, can easily pay for newer more power efficient 
 equipment over time.\\   equipment over time.\\  
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 If difficulties are encountered during the ISO installation, consider the  If difficulties are encountered during the ISO installation, consider the 
-[[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:i386_32-bit_install|Alternate 64bit installation guide]].  ((Fix for OMV7 doc.)) \\+[[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:i386_32-bit_install|Alternate 64bit installation guide]].\\
  
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 second time around.\\ second time around.\\
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-On very rare occasions, depending on the model and type of router, it may  +---- 
-be necessary to reboot the router AND follow that with a reboot of the OMV server.\\+\\ 
 +**3. On rare occasions, depending on the model and type of router, it may  
 +be necessary to reboot the router AND follow that with a reboot of the OMV server.**\\ 
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 **With a known IP address**, proceed to [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:new_user_guide#initial_configuration|Initial Configuration]]. **With a known IP address**, proceed to [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:new_user_guide#initial_configuration|Initial Configuration]].
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 Part of the SBC installation process was setting the wired interface to DHCP.  SBC  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:docker_in_omv|Docker]] is installed.  ((Update if/when plugin doc is moved to OMV7 plugins))\\+users should consider leaving their wired network interface set to DHCP, until [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:omv7_plugins:docker_compose|Docker]] is installed.\\
  
-If a static IP address is needed: \\+If a static IP address is needed for an SBC server: \\
 Note that your SBC has been assigned an IP address by your LAN's DHCP server.   Note that your SBC has been assigned an IP address by your LAN's DHCP server.  
 (Typically, a router.) See your router's documentation for information on setting a  (Typically, a router.) See your router's documentation for information on setting a 
-“Static”, or  “Reserved” DHCP lease. \\+“Static” or “Reserved” DHCP lease. \\
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 For an explanation of the Flash Memory Plugin, with installation instructions, see  For an explanation of the Flash Memory Plugin, with installation instructions, see 
-the → [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv6:omv6_plugins:flashmemory|Flashmemory Plugin Document]].  ((Update Link for OMV7 plugin.))+the → [[https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:omv7_plugins:flashmemory|Flashmemory Plugin Document]].
  
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 A explanation of SMART and SMART's individual attributes, can be  A explanation of SMART and SMART's individual attributes, can be 
-found -> [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-Monitoring,_Analysis_and_Reporting_Technology|here]]. +found -> [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-Monitoring,_Analysis_and_Reporting_Technology|here]].  (Scroll toward the bottom of the page.) 
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 Where spinning drives are concerned, thanks to the ongoing  Where spinning drives are concerned, thanks to the ongoing 
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