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As described in the [[Overview of the NixOS Linux distribution#Declarative Configuration]], NixOS is designed to be configured declaratively. This means the entire system configuration, including installed packages, system services, kernel parameters, and user accounts is defined in configuration files, typically in <code>/etc/nixos/configuration.nix</code>. These settings can then be applied consistently and reproducibly across machines.

As described in the Overview of the NixOS Linux distribution#Declarative Configuration, NixOS is designed to be configured declaratively. This means the entire system configuration, including installed packages, system services, kernel parameters, and user accounts is defined in configuration files, typically in /etc/nixos/configuration.nix. These settings can then be applied consistently and reproducibly across machines.

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	~~It is possible to manage your entire configuration using the methods documented~~ in the [~~https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/stable/index.html~~ NixOS ~~official manual~~]~~. However~~, ~~most community members who use~~ NixOS ~~on the desktop prefer~~ to ~~manage their user configurations (e~~.~~g. "dotfiles") using [[Home Manager]] (citation needed). Home Manager is a user oriented tool for declaring what you want~~ installed and ~~how you want it configured~~, ~~and thus would be used~~ in ~~lieu of most settings you would otherwise put into a [https:/~~/~~nixos.org/manual~~/nixos/~~stable/#sec-changing-config~~ configuration.nix~~] or through [[FAQ#How_can_I_manage_software_with_nix-env_like_with_configuration~~.~~nix~~.~~3F\|nix-env]]~~		As described in the [[Overview of the NixOS Linux distribution#Declarative Configuration]], NixOS is designed to be configured declaratively. This means the entire system configuration, including installed packages, system services, kernel parameters, and user accounts is defined in configuration files, typically in <code>/etc/nixos/configuration.nix</code>. These settings can then be applied consistently and reproducibly across machines.