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# FAQ
## Do I need to install Linux on my servers before provisioning the homelab?
## Is it necessary to install Linux on my servers before setting up the homelab?
No, and it's the beauty of this set up. You start from scratch (empty hard drive), type a single command on your laptop/PC and it will install the OS for you automatically, in parallel via the network.
No, and that's the beauty of this setup.
You start with empty hard drives, type a single command on your laptop/PC,
and it will install the operating system for you automatically and in parallel over the network.
## Do I need to keep the PXE server running?
## Is it necessary to keep the PXE server running?
No, the ephemeral PXE server is stateless, after Linux is installed on your servers you can shut it down (or not, ideally you don't even need to care about its existence).
The Ansible set up in `./metal` is idempotent and will start the PXE server if needed.
No, the ephemeral PXE server is stateless, once Linux is installed on your servers,
you can shut it down (or not, ideally, you don't even need to be aware of its existence).
The Ansible setup in `./metal` is idempotent and will start the PXE server if needed.