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= Validation checklist for nodes

.When using the `provisioning` network

* [ ] NIC1 VLAN is configured for the `provisioning` network.
* [ ] NIC1 for the `provisioning` network is PXE-enabled on the provisioner, control plane, and worker nodes.
* [ ] NIC2 VLAN is configured for the `baremetal` network.
* [ ] PXE has been disabled on all other NICs.
* [ ] DNS is configured with API and Ingress endpoints.
* [ ] Control plane and worker nodes are configured.
* [ ] All nodes accessible via out-of-band management.
* [ ] (Optional) A separate management network has been created.
* [ ] Required data for installation.

.When omitting the `provisioning` network

* [ ] NIC1 VLAN is configured for the `baremetal` network.
* [ ] DNS is configured with API and Ingress endpoints.
* [ ] Control plane and worker nodes are configured.
* [ ] All nodes accessible via out-of-band management.
* [ ] (Optional) A separate management network has been created.
* [ ] Required data for installation.
