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The following sections explain in detail the process of installing the SME Server software.

The following sections explain in detail the process of installing the SME Server software.

{{Note box|If you have previously installed and configured a server and are reinstalling the software, please be aware that you should use the procedure described in section 1.5.3. Upgrading From A Previous Version in order to preserve your existing configuration and data. Simply performing a new installation will erase all previously existing user accounts, user directories, i-bay contents and web site and configuration parameters. If you have not already done so, you may wish to back up the contents of your server onto one of your desktop computers. You can do so easily by selecting "Backup or restore" from the server manager, as explained in chapter 10.1.||

{{Note box|If you have previously installed and configured a server and are reinstalling the software, please be aware that you should use the procedure described [[https://wiki.koozali.org/SME_Server:Documentation:Administration_Manual:Chapter5#Upgrading_From_A_Previous_Version|here]]: . Upgrading From A Previous Version in order to preserve your existing configuration and data. Simply performing a new installation will erase all previously existing user accounts, user directories, i-bay contents and web site and configuration parameters. If you have not already done so, you may wish to back up the contents of your server onto one of your desktop computers. You can do so easily by selecting "Backup or restore" from the server manager, as explained in chapter 10.1.||

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