# Additional Considerations ### Other Considerations This installation guide is the bare minimum to get a node started. You should consider the following as you become a more experienced node operator. * Use [Ansible script](https://github.com/polkachu/cosmos-validators) to automate the node installation process * Configure firewall to close most ports while only leaving the p2p port (typically 26656) open * Use custom ports for each node so you can run multiple nodes on the same server If you find a bug in this installation guide, please reach out to us on [Discord](/docs/social-links/elys-network-socials.md) and let us know. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://elys-network.gitbook.io/docs/developer-resources/elys-network-validators/additional-considerations.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.