How hard is it to create an "instance". Is it something the average person can do, or do you need to be an IT professional? I have an idea for a server, and I am wondering if it is something I can launch myself.
@danwentzel It’s not something I would suggest an “average person” to do. The guides are in-depth enough, but if you aren’t at least somewhat familiar with what each step is doing, I’d say it’s not for you. And once you get it installed, it does need maintenance.
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