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title: Getting Started
sidebar_label: Getting Started
description: Safe installation workflow.
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# Getting Started
## 1. Identify the version
Record the product, version, platform and download source.
## 2. Read the requirements
Check dependencies, runtime versions and migration instructions.
## 3. Create a backup
Back up files, configuration and database.
## 4. Use a test environment
Never test major updates directly on production.
## 5. Validate the installation
Check startup logs, permissions and persistence after a restart.