Like you, I was new to MineOS and had little experience with Linux. One very useful tool I use is Oracle’s VirtualBox. This lets me build a virtual computer and install MineOS. Then anything that I do, I can create a snapshot of that instant and if anything breaks after that, I can revert back. It allows me to make sure things aren’t going to cause problems in my physical hardware.
I started off by first reading the MineOS documentation on the Wiki page to understand a lot of the core foundation.
Since I am using a Proliant server, I also relied on the HP Community site as well as other useful forums like stackexchage and howtogeek. Once you get to a point where the system is operational, you can pretty much let it run on it’s own. Occasionally I log in and perform updates to the OS, WebUI, Turnkey securities and other packages, but that is a minor process.
I am still learning quite a bit, and don’t consider myself as an expert in this, but more of a novice. This forum has been very useful and always find friendly advise into issues others have posted.