Add generic provider guidance (#26)

docs/provider-guidance.md

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+# Provider Guidance
+
+This guidance covers basic steps that are typical for smaller cloud / VPS providers.
+It is not exhaustive, and you should consult your provider's documentation for more detailed information.
+
+## General steps
+
+1. Create SSH keys to authenticate with your server. With many providers, you can upload your public key
+   to ensure secure password less server access.
+2. Create a new server with your chosen operating system. The community frequently uses Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
+3. Secure your server by following best practices. This includes permissions, software updates and setting up firewalls.
+4. [Install Voi Swarm](../installation/installation/)
+
+Different providers have different ways to achieve these steps.
+
+## Example
+
+### OVHcloud
+
+These steps are based on the OVHcloud documentation. The steps are similar to many other providers.
+
+1. [Creating your SSH keys](https://help.ovhcloud.com/csm/en-ca-dedicated-servers-creating-ssh-keys?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043376)
+2. [Installing your server](https://help.ovhcloud.com/csm/en-gb-dedicated-servers-getting-started-dedicated-server?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043475)
+3. [Securing your server](https://help.ovhcloud.com/csm/en-gb-dedicated-servers-securing-server?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043969)
+4. Lastly [install Voi Swarm](../installation/installation/)

mkdocs.yml

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         - Setup notifications: operating/setup-notifications.md
   - Notification Guides:
       - Pushbullet: notification-guides/pushbullet.md
+  - Provider Guidance: provider-guidance.md
   - CLI Tools: cli-tools.md
   - Troubleshooting: troubleshooting.md