# Getting Started with VyOS

> Getting started with VyOS: installation on physical and virtual hardware, quick start, the CLI, and configuration system basics for cloud platforms

Source: https://opennix.org/en/docs/vyos/first-steps/


This section contains the essential guides for getting started with VyOS.

## Section Contents

### [Quick Start](vyos-quick-start)
Set up a NAT gateway with VyOS in 10 minutes. Perfect for your first introduction to the system.

**What you will configure:**
- Basic configuration with two interfaces
- DHCP server for the local network
- NAT for internet access
- Basic firewall
- SSH access

**Time required:** ~10 minutes

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### [Installation and Image Management](vyos-installation)
A complete guide to installing VyOS on various platforms.

**Covers:**
- Installation on physical hardware
- Virtual environments (KVM, VMware, Proxmox)
- Cloud platforms (Yandex Cloud, VK Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Version management and system upgrades
- Secure Boot and backups

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### [Command-Line Interface](vyos-cli)
Master the powerful VyOS CLI for efficient system management.

**You will learn:**
- Operational mode vs configuration mode
- Core commands (set, delete, commit, save)
- Navigating the configuration hierarchy
- Configuration version management
- Keyboard shortcuts and productivity tips

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### [Configuration Overview](vyos-config-overview)
Understand the architecture of the VyOS configuration system.

**Key concepts:**
- Hierarchical configuration structure
- Transactional change model
- Working vs active configuration
- Version history and rollback
- Configuration management best practices

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## Recommended Learning Path

For newcomers, the following study order is recommended:

1. **Installation** → Install VyOS on your platform
2. **Quick Start** → Set up a basic configuration
3. **CLI** → Learn the command-line interface
4. **Configuration Overview** → Understand the configuration system

Once you have mastered the basics, move on to:
- [VyOS Automation](/docs/vyos/admin-guide/vyos-automation/) - API, Ansible, Python
- [VPN Configuration](/docs/vyos/vpn/) - WireGuard, IPsec, OpenVPN

## Additional Resources

- [Official VyOS Documentation](https://docs.vyos.io/)
- [VyOS Forum](https://forum.vyos.io/)
- [VyOS Wiki](https://wiki.vyos.net/)