# About this guide This guide describes how to configure an AWS Elemental Live node that is working in stand-alone mode. Stand-alone means that the nodes aren't being controlled by AWS Elemental Conductor Live. If your Elemental Live nodes are being controlled by AWS Elemental Conductor Live, see the [AWS Elemental Conductor Live Upgrade Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/elemental-cl3/latest/installguide). This guide applies to all versions of the software that are currently available for download from AWS Elemental. It covers versions that run on RHEL 7 (or CentOS 7) and versions that run on RHEL 9. **Phase 2 of installation** This guide provides detailed information about phase 2 of installation, including how to perform the following: + Enable user authentication so that users must log in to use any product. + Add users, if user authentication is enabled. + Configure the time zone, DNS server, NTP servers, firewall, and alert notifications. + Configure other Ethernet interfaces, as required. + Configure routers and other input devices. Configuration is the same for all types of hardware — AWS Elemental appliances, qualified hardware, and virtual machines. ****Prerequisite knowledge**** We assume that you know how to: + Connect to the Elemental Live web interface using your web browser. + Log in to a remote terminal (Linux) session in order to work via the command line interface. **Note** For assistance with your AWS Elemental appliances and software products, see the [AWS Elemental Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/elemental-appliances-software/home?region=us-east-1#/supportcenter)