# Episode 5- Demo: Running a Consensus Node

* Slides: [Episode 5- Running a Consensus Node](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XVUdcRDHdQxFn2FhEzyGMnJQEyH5M5RVrokTfuiwDsI/edit?usp=sharing)

## Topics

* System Requirements
* Prerequisites
* Consensus Node Operational Capacity
* Binding Funds
* Consensus Node Installation, Setup and Common Operations

## Demo: Running a Consensus Node

### Part 1- Consensus Node System Requirements & Prerequisites

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### Part 2- Demo: Running a Consensus Node

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## Action Items

* Join [Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/8dnTGdWQ)
* Join [Telegram](https://t.me/CESS_Storage_official)

## Further Study

* Read through the CESS Doc
  * [CESS Consensus Miner](https://doc.cess.network/cess-miners/consensus-miner)
  * [CESS Storage Miner](https://doc.cess.network/cess-miners/storage-miner)