# Production Node Assumptions Be sure you know the key Planetmint terminology: * [Planetmint node, Planetmint network and Planetmint consortium](https://docs.planetmint.io/en/latest/terminology.html) Note that there are a few kinds of nodes: - A **dev/test node** is a node created by a developer working on Planetmint Server, e.g. for testing new or changed code. A dev/test node is typically run on the developer's local machine. - A **bare-bones node** is a node deployed in the cloud, either as part of a testing network or as a starting point before upgrading the node to be production-ready. - A **production node** is a node that is part of a consortium's Planetmint network. A production node has the most components and requirements. We make some assumptions about production nodes: 1. Each production node is set up and managed by an experienced professional system administrator or a team of them. 1. Each production node in a network is managed by a different person or team.