Prerequisites
=============
-Install ``ceph-common``. ::
+#. Verify that you have an appropriate version of the Linux kernel.
+ See `OS Recommendations`_ for details. ::
+
+ lsb_release -a
+ uname -r
- sudo apt-get install ceph-common
+#. On the admin node, use ``ceph-deploy`` to install Ceph on your
+ ``ceph-client`` node. ::
-Ensure that the :term:`Ceph Storage Cluster` is running and in an ``active +
-clean`` state. Also, ensure that you have at least one :term:`Ceph Metadata
-Server` running. ::
+ ceph-deploy install ceph-client
+
+
+#. Ensure that the :term:`Ceph Storage Cluster` is running and in an ``active +
+ clean`` state. Also, ensure that you have at least one :term:`Ceph Metadata
+ Server` running. ::
ceph -s [-m {monitor-ip-address}] [-k {path/to/ceph.client.admin.keyring}]
.. _Storage Cluster Quick Start: ../quick-ceph-deploy
.. _Ceph FS: ../../cephfs/
.. _FAQ: http://wiki.ceph.com/03FAQs/01General_FAQ#How_Can_I_Give_Ceph_a_Try.3F
-.. _Troubleshooting: ../../cephfs/troubleshooting
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+.. _Troubleshooting: ../../cephfs/troubleshooting
+.. _OS Recommendations: ../os-recommendations