This repository contains the scripts for automation of the Plugin Node setup which can be used by the Node operators.

Table of Contents

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Modular Script Method (recommended)

• Script: Guide on how to install a Plugin node to your VPS

  • Details on the scripts usage & functions

    • Function: fullnode - executes the full suite of scripts to produce a running node

    • Function: initiator - sets up / repairs external initiator only

    • Function: keys - exports the node private keys as json to use with metamask

    • Function: logrotate - sets up logrotate only

    • Function: Address - display you Nodes Primary Address (for funding)

    • Function: node-gui - display the full url for copy & paste to access node jobs etc.

    • Usage & syntax

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• Script: Guide on how to backup & restore your node

  • What files are backed up?

  • Where are the backup files stored?

  • When should I run a backup?

  • How can I use these new scripts with my existing scripts?

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• Script: Guide to performing a Backup

  • 1st time backup - setup step

  • Performing a Full Backup

  • Performing a Config file backup only

  • Performing a database backup only

  • Display the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) cmds to download backup files

  • Usage syntax

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• Script: Guide to performing a Restore

  • Performing an in-place restore

  • Performing a full restore

    • Key points to remember!

    • How to perform a full restore

      • Setting system permissions

      • Restoring the 'conf' file

      • Perform a fresh installation

      • Restoring the 'db' file & verification

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• Script: Guide on how to integrate a legacy manual script deployment with the modular scripts

• Script: Guide on how to update / refresh your local scripts repo

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Docker Method

• Docker: oneClick deployment

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Archived guides - For reference purposes only

• legacy manual script guide

• node deployment 101 guide