> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vergeos-demo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vergeos-demo.com/knowledge-base/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started & Installation

Articles to help you plan, install, license, and update VergeOS.

* [Pre-installation Checklist](/knowledge-base/getting-started/preinstallation-checklist.md) — Comprehensive checklist of hardware, network, and site requirements to complete before installing VergeOS on physical nodes.
* [Requesting an Airgap License](/knowledge-base/getting-started/requesting-an-airgap-license.md) — Guide on how to request and obtain an airgap license for VergeOS systems with no outbound Internet access, including generating the license…
* [Secure Boot and Boot Integrity for Physical Nodes](/knowledge-base/getting-started/node-secure-boot.md) — Understanding VergeOS boot integrity protection and why traditional UEFI Secure Boot is not used for physical nodes.


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