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- Clarify root filesystem as read-only except for writable volumes - Generalize volume descriptions for better maintainability - Change namespace reference to "control plane namespace" - Remove privilege escalation exceptions and troubleshooting - Improve document structure and readability
              
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Add a NGF permissions document so that users can see what the security context of NGF is and what permissions it requires.
Problem: Users don't know about NGF security and permissions.
Solution: I added a permissions document that helps with that.
Closes #ISSUE
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