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 ==== Pre-Install Notes ==== ==== Pre-Install Notes ====
-In order to run the cPanel software you must first be running a supported OS. cPanel lists their supported operating systems on their website at [[http://www.cpanel.net/|http://www.cpanel.net]]. Although there are many to choose from not every OS listed works flawlessly. If you're looking to have the least amount of problems and ease of administration we highly recommend you choose CentOS as your distro. CentOS is a recompile of RedHat Enterprise, and our research has shown that CentOS is the most widely used and easily supported distro when running cPanel. +In order to run the cPanel software you must first be running a supported OS. cPanel lists their supported operating systems on their website at [[http://www.cpanel.net/|http://www.cpanel.net]]. Although there are many to choose from not every OS listed works flawlessly. If you're looking to have the least amount of problems and ease of administration we highly recommend you choose CentOS as your distro. CentOS is a recompile of RedHat Enterprise, and our research has shown that CentOS is the most widely used and easily supported distro when running cPanel. **Note:** cPanel currently does not support distributions other than CentOS, RHEL, & FreeBSD. Please be aware of this when installing your OS!
  
-cPanel also recommends that the server it is being installed on is a clean and fresh install. This means that if you previously had done any configuring or ran another control panel software that they recommend you reinstall the server. IMPORTANT: If the server you plan to install cPanel on is a live production server, **STOP**. cPanel's installer may overwrite your previous configurations and cause downtime for you or your customers!+cPanel also recommends that the server it is being installed on is a clean and fresh install. This means that if you previously had done any configuring or ran another control panel software that they recommend you reinstall the server.  
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 +<note important>If the server you plan to install cPanel on is a live production server, **STOP**. cPanel's installer may overwrite your previous configurations and cause downtime for you or your customers!</note>
  
 ==== Installation Process ==== ==== Installation Process ====