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Merge branch '35902-docs-add-version-checking-when-using-a-standalone-gitaly-node-into-troubleshooting' into 'master'

Resolve "docs add version checking when using a standalone Gitaly node into troubleshooting"

Closes #35902

See merge request gitlab-org/gitlab!19798

doc/administration/gitaly/index.md

@@ -718,6 +718,14 @@ Note that `enforced="true"`, meaning that authentication is being enforced.
 
 ## Troubleshooting Gitaly
 
+### Checking versions when using standalone Gitaly nodes
+
+When using standalone Gitaly nodes, you must make sure they are the same version
+as GitLab to ensure full compatibility. Check **Admin Area > Gitaly Servers** on
+your GitLab instance and confirm all Gitaly Servers are `Up to date`.
+
+![Gitaly standalone software versions diagram](img/gitlab_gitaly_version_mismatch_v12_4.png)
+
 ### `gitaly-debug`
 
 The `gitaly-debug` command provides "production debugging" tools for Gitaly and Git