Administration Landing Page for after server setup (#319)

config/sidebar.paper.ts

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ const paper: SidebarsConfig = {
           },
           items: [
             "admin/getting-started/getting-started",
+            "admin/getting-started/setup-next-steps",
             "admin/getting-started/adding-plugins",
             "admin/getting-started/migration",
           ],

docs/paper/admin/getting-started/getting-started.mdx

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Click on the build number to download a file.
 To run the server you will need to either create a startup script
 or run a command in your terminal.
 
-You can generate a startup script using our [Startup Script Generator](/misc/tools/start-script-gen).  
+You can generate a startup script using our [Startup Script Generator](/misc/tools/start-script-gen).
 You can also obtain the optimized terminal command to run the server there.
 
 If you're just looking for a short command:
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ java -Xmx4G -Xms4G -jar paper.jar --nogui
 Ensure you navigated your terminal to the directory of your server
 and that you have replaced `paper.jar` with the name of the jar you have downloaded.
 
-The amount of RAM can be set by changing the numbers in the `Xmx` and `Xms` arguments.  
+The amount of RAM can be set by changing the numbers in the `Xmx` and `Xms` arguments.
 `--nogui` disables Vanilla's GUI, so you don't get double interfaces when using the command line.
 
 To configure your server, see the [Global Configuration](../reference/configuration/global-configuration.mdx) and
@@ -66,3 +66,8 @@ Paper will handle this conversion for you automatically. No additional considera
 ### From CraftBukkit or Spigot
 
 Paper is a drop in replacement for both CraftBukkit and Spigot, you don't need to make any changes.
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Take a look at our [Next Steps](/paper/next-steps) guide to get your server up and running with the best performance and
+features.

docs/paper/admin/getting-started/setup-next-steps.md

@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+---
+slug: /next-steps
+description: How to proceed after starting your server.
+---
+
+# Next Steps
+
+Now that you have your server up and running, there are a few things you should do to ensure that your server is running smoothly.
+
+## Configuration
+
+One of the first things you should do is ensure your server is configured to your specifications.
+Paper is highly configurable, and you can change many settings to suit your needs. We outline where
+you can find these settings in the [Configuration](/paper/reference/configuration) guide.
+
+## Plugins
+
+One of the main reasons to use Paper is to take advantage of the many plugins which make use of our
+expansive API. We have our own plugin repository, [Hangar](https://hangar.papermc.io/), where you can
+find many plugins to use on your server. We also have a guide on how to install plugins
+[here](/paper/adding-plugins).
+
+![Hangar](./assets/hangar.png)
+
+## Security
+
+### Whitelisting
+
+If you want to restrict who can join your server, you can use the whitelist feature. This allows you to
+specify who can join your server, and stops anyone else from joining. You can use the whitelist from
+the server console, or by editing the `whitelist.json` file in your server directory.
+
+### Permissions
+
+Permissions are a way to control what players can and cannot do on your server. You can use permissions
+to restrict who can use certain commands, or who can access certain areas of your server. It is
+common for plugins to use permissions to control who can use their features. You can use permission
+plugins such as [LuckPerms](https://luckperms.net/) to manage the permissions which players will be granted.
+
+## Backups
+
+It's important to keep backups of your server. If something goes wrong, you can restore your server to a
+previous state. We cover how to do this in the [Updating](/paper/updating) guide.
+
+## Optimization
+
+Out of the box, Paper is optimized for performance. However, there are many things you can do to further
+optimize your server. One of the most common things to do is to make sure that you are running the
+correct startup flags for your server. We have a tool that allows you to automatically generate a
+startup script with the correct flags for your server. You can find this tool
+[here](/misc/tools/start-script-gen). Beyond this, a guide such as [this one](https://paper-chan.moe/paper-optimization/)
+will help you to further optimize your server.
+
+## Making your server public
+
+If you want to make your server public, you will need to port forward your server. This allows people
+from outside your network to connect to your server. There is a guide made by
+[NordVPN](https://nordvpn.com/blog/open-ports-on-router/) which explains what port forwarding is and how
+to do it for your Paper server.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter any issues with your server, you can follow our [Troubleshooting](/paper/basic-troubleshooting)
+guide to help you diagnose and fix the issue. If you are unable to fix the issue, you can come and
+ask for help in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/papermc) server!

docs/paper/admin/how-to/update.md

@@ -21,7 +21,14 @@ replace any JAR in a running server, be that plugins, or Paper itself.
 This is the most important step, and yet the most frequently skipped. While it is unlikely that
 updating Paper itself will cause any issues requiring you to restore from a backup, plugin
 malfunctions or other accidents might! Updating is a great time to work in a backup. Having
-functioning backups is essential to every server, big or small.
+functioning backups is essential to every server, big or small. The main things to back up are:
+
+- The world folders
+- Server Configuration Files
+- Plugin Configuration Files & Plugin JARs
+
+You should aim to have backups from multiple times, and keep them in a safe place. A common approach
+is to keep rolling backups, so you always have a certain number of backups from a set amount of time.
 
 ## Step 2. Update Plugins