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Add validator registration link (#4229)

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Michael Vines 2019-05-10 15:13:31 -07:00
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@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ validator node.
Please note some of the information and instructions described here may change
in future releases.
### Beta Testnet Overview
### Overview
The testnet features a validator running at testnet.solana.com, which
serves as the entrypoint to the cluster for your validator.
@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ should the hourly automated cluster sanity test fail.
There is a **#validator-support** Discord channel available to reach other
testnet participants, https://discord.gg/pquxPsq.
Also we'd love it if you choose to register your validator node with us at
https://forms.gle/LfFscZqJELbuUP139.
### Machine Requirements
Since the testnet is not intended for stress testing of max transaction
throughput, a higher-end machine with a GPU is not necessary to participate.
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```
### Sharing Metrics From Your Validator
If you'd like to share metrics perform the following steps before starting the
validator node:
If you have obtained a metrics username/password from the Solana maintainers to
help us monitor the health of the testnet, please perform the following steps
before starting the validator node to activate metrics reporting:
```bash
export u="username obtained from the Solana maintainers"
export p="password obtained from the Solana maintainers"