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Core node setup
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The following page explains how to set up a core node.

Core nodes have static addresses configured on their interfaces, and typically
reside in data centers or are otherwise centrally located within their
networks. See the `peer documentation <../peers/index.html>`__ for more
information on the distinction between core nodes and edge nodes.

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Instructions
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#. `Create a new node record <../nodes/managing-node-records.html>`__ on the
   management server with the name ``dc0``.

#. `Add an interface <../interfaces-and-addressing/managing-interfaces-and-addresses.html>`__
   to the node with the following configuration:

   - Name: ``eth0``

      - Aliases: ``public``
      - VRF: ``Global``
      - IPv4: ``203.0.113.1/24``
      - IPv6: ``2001:db8:1::1/64``
      - Keep on shutdown enabled on both addresses

#. You now have a valid core node configuration ready to accept peer link
   connections from other nodes.
