This is version 2.18 of the AWS Elemental Server documentation. This is the latest version. For prior versions, see the *Previous Versions* section of [AWS Elemental Conductor File and AWS Elemental Server Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/elemental-server/).

# About This Guide
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This guide is intended for engineers who are performing the initial configuration on one or more AWS Elemental Server nodes that are each working in a stand-alone mode. The nodes aren't being controlled by AWS Elemental Conductor File. 

**Phase 2 of Installation**  
This guide provides detailed information on phase 2 of installation, including:
+ Enable user authentication so that users must log in to use any product.
+ Add users, if user authentication is enabled.
+ Configure the time zone, DNS server, NTP servers, firewall, and alert notifications.
+ Configure other Ethernet interfaces, as required.
+ Configure routers and other input devices.

**Prerequisite Knowledge**  
We assume that you know how to:
+ Connect to the AWS Elemental Server web interface using your web browser.
+ Log in to a remote terminal (Linux) session in order to work via the command line interface.

**Note**  
To receive assistance with your AWS Elemental appliances and software products, see the forums and other helpful tools on the [AWS Elemental Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/elemental-appliances-software/home?region=us-east-1#/supportcenter).