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 ### Bootstrap a new server
 
     knife solo prepare root@dev.kosmos.org
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+### Managing cookbooks
+
+Cookbooks are managed via Berkshelf. Run `berks --help` for command help.
+
+Install cookbooks listed in Berksfile:
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+    berks install
+
+Vendor installed cookbooks to the `cookbooks/` dir:
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+    berks vendor cookbooks/