Tutorial: Running a Midnight Node: Setup, Sync & Monitoring (Bounty #323)

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Summary

Tutorial for Bounty #323: Running a Midnight Node — Setup, Sync & Monitoring.

Content:

• Full node setup from scratch (Docker & Binary options)
• Initial sync process with monitoring script
• Block height monitoring and health checks
• Peer connectivity troubleshooting (stuck on block 1, peers disconnecting)
• Resource requirements and production considerations
• Systemd service configuration, log rotation, backup strategy

Requirements met:

• Follows Midnight's technical style guide
• 3,700+ words covering all deliverables specified in the bounty
• Code examples tested and functional

Closes #323

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