add link to new self-managed handbook (#246)

Adds a link to a new page for documenting configuration of self-managed Grist.
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@ -98,6 +98,10 @@ To enable gVisor sandboxing, set `--env GRIST_SANDBOX_FLAVOR=gvisor`.
This should work with default docker settings, but may not work in all
environments.
You can find a lot more about configuring Grist, setting up authentication,
and running it on a public server in our
[Self-Managed Grist](https://support.getgrist.com/self-managed/) handbook.
## Building from source
To build Grist from source, follow these steps:
@ -137,11 +141,10 @@ You can change your name in `Profile Settings` in
the [User Menu](https://support.getgrist.com/glossary/#user-menu).
For multi-user operation, or if you wish to access Grist across the
public internet, you'll want to connect it to your own single sign-in service.
There's a `docker-compose` template at https://community.getgrist.com/t/a-template-for-self-hosting-grist-with-traefik-and-docker-compose/856
covering using Let's Encrypt for certificates and Google for sign-ins.
You can also use [SAML](https://github.com/gristlabs/grist-core/blob/main/app/server/lib/SamlConfig.ts).
Grist has been tested with [Authentik](https://goauthentik.io/) and [Auth0](https://auth0.com/).
public internet, you'll want to connect it to your own Single Sign-On service.
There are a lot of ways to do this, including [SAML and forward authentication](https://support.getgrist.com/self-managed/#how-do-i-set-up-authentication).
Grist has been tested with [Authentik](https://goauthentik.io/), [Auth0](https://auth0.com/),
and Google/Microsoft sign-ins via [Dex](https://dexidp.io/).
## Why free and open source software
@ -151,7 +154,7 @@ here, combined with business-specific software designed to scale it to many user
etc.
Grist Labs is an open-core company. We offer Grist hosting as a
service, with free and paid plans. We intend to also develop and sell
service, with free and paid plans. We also develop and sell
features related to Grist using a proprietary license, targeted at the
needs of enterprises with large self-managed installations. We see
data portability and autonomy as a key value Grist can bring to our