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+#  Notes
+> 10/9/2026
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+To maintain the system, I want to set up a good way to keep track of architectural choices in general (draw.io, setup procedures to :uninstall, reinstall, reset systems and other)
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+Things to check out:
+[x] file/storage system, backup for both the server itself and media
+[] sys admin: how to keep things safe i.e. proper file permissions esp for docker etc
+[] how to keep track of packages, what to update and what to not update to avoid breaking things. This includes docker images
+[] perhaps CI/CD should considered here
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