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@joshtrichards joshtrichards commented Sep 16, 2025

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Updated the introduction section to:

  • enhance readability and make it more useful
  • include additional context and detail

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Updated the introduction section to:

- enhance readability and make it more useful
- include additional context and detail

Signed-off-by: Josh <josh.t.richards@gmail.com>
This guide explains how to perform administration tasks for Nextcloud, a flexible, open-source platform for file synchronization and content collaboration.

Nextcloud server is available:
Nextcloud is highly scalable. It runs on anything from a Raspberry Pi with two users to distributed global installations serving tens of millions. You can deploy Nextcloud on-premises, in private or public clouds, or in hybrid environments. With over 400,000 deployments, Nextcloud is a leading on-premises content collaboration platform. It is supported by a large, growing community and is available in over 60 languages.
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from a Raspberry Pi with two users up to distributed global installations

just a feeling ...

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Reworked it a bit this morning. Let me know if it is more clear.

Enhanced the introduction section for clarity and detail.

Signed-off-by: Josh <josh.t.richards@gmail.com>

Current editions of Nextcloud manuals are always available online at
`docs.nextcloud.com <https://docs.nextcloud.com/>`_.
This guide explains how to perform administrative tasks in Nextcloud, a highly versatile and scalable open-source platform for file synchronization and content collaboration. With over 400,000 deployments, Nextcloud can run on a simple two-user Raspberry Pi or scale to support global, distributed installations serving tens of millions of users.
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Not sure if no. "400,000" is up-to-date?

What about "hundred thousand deployments"?

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Not sure either. I just pulled it from the the GmbH .com site. ;-)

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Okay, if we quote figures here, there is of course a risk that they will no longer be accurate as soon as the website is changed.

Signed-off-by: Josh <josh.t.richards@gmail.com>
@rakekniven rakekniven merged commit c7a2881 into master Sep 17, 2025
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@rakekniven rakekniven deleted the jtr/refactor/admin-intro branch September 17, 2025 14:16
@skjnldsv skjnldsv modified the milestones: Nextcloud 33, Nextcloud 32 Oct 2, 2025
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