diff --git a/source/tutorial/deploy-replica-set.txt b/source/tutorial/deploy-replica-set.txt
index 21accc241bb..c6afb253905 100644
--- a/source/tutorial/deploy-replica-set.txt
+++ b/source/tutorial/deploy-replica-set.txt
@@ -4,18 +4,14 @@ Deploy a Replica Set
 
 .. default-domain:: mongodb
 
-This tutorial describes how to create a three member
-:term:`replica set` from three existing instances of MongoDB.
-The tutorial provides one procedure for development and test systems and
-a separate procedure for production systems.
+This tutorial describes how to create a three-member
+:term:`replica set` from three existing :program:`mongod` instances.
+The tutorial provides two procedures: one for development and test systems; and
+a one for production systems.
 
-To deploy a replica set from a single standalone MongoDB instance, see
+To instead deploy a replica set from a single standalone MongoDB instance, see
 :doc:`/tutorial/convert-standalone-to-replica-set`.
 
-For background information on replica set deployments, see
-:doc:`/core/replication` and
-:doc:`/administration/replication-architectures`.
-
 Overview
 --------
 
@@ -29,14 +25,14 @@ Requirements
 
 Most replica sets consist of two or more :program:`mongod`
 instances. [#odd-numbered-set-sizes]_ This tutorial
-describes a three member set.  Production environments should have at
+describes a three member set. Production environments should have at
 least three distinct systems so that each system can run its own
 instance of :program:`mongod`. For development systems you can run all three instances
-of the :program:`mongod` process on a local system. (e.g. a laptop) or within a virtual
-instance. For production environments, you should endeavor to maintain as much separation
-between the members as possible.  For example, when using virtual
+of the :program:`mongod` process on a local system or within a virtual
+instance. For production environments, you should maintain as much separation
+between members as possible. For example, when using virtual
 machines for production deployments, each member
-should live on separate host servers, served by redundant power circuits, and with
+should live on a separate host server, served by redundant power circuits and with
 redundant network paths.
 
 .. [#odd-numbered-set-sizes] To ensure smooth :ref:`elections
@@ -44,16 +40,16 @@ redundant network paths.
    of members. Use :ref:`replica-set-arbiters` to ensure the set has
    odd number of voting members and avoid tied elections.
 
-Procedure
----------
+Procedures
+----------
 
 These procedures assume you already have instances of MongoDB
 installed on the systems you will add as members of your
 :term:`replica set`. If you have not already installed MongoDB, see the
 :ref:`installation tutorials <tutorials-installation>`.
 
-Deploy a Development or Testing Replica Set
-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+Deploy a Development or Test Replica Set
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
 The examples in this procedure create a new replica set named ``rs0``.
 
@@ -93,19 +89,12 @@ The examples in this procedure create a new replica set named ``rs0``.
       :option:`--replSet <mongod --replSet>`.
 
 #. Open a :program:`mongo` shell and connect to the first
-   :program:`mongod` instance. If you're running this command remotely,
-   replace "localhost" with the appropriate hostname. In a new shell
+   :program:`mongod` instance. In a new shell
    session, enter the following:
 
    .. code-block:: sh
 
-      mongo localhost:27017
-
-   .. note::
-
-      In a replica set, *all* members of the set must use
-      ``localhost`` addresses or *no* members of the replica set can
-      use the ``localhost`` addresses.
+      mongo --port 27017
 
 #. Use :method:`rs.initiate()` to initiate a replica set consisting of
    the current member and using the default configuration:
@@ -120,13 +109,14 @@ The examples in this procedure create a new replica set named ``rs0``.
 
       rs.conf()
 
-#. Add two members to the replica set by issuing a sequence of commands
-   similar to the following.
+#. Add the second and third :program:`mongod` instances to the replica
+   set using the :method:`rs.add()` method. For example, if your machine
+   name is ``mongodb.example.net``, you would issue the following.
 
    .. code-block:: javascript
 
-      rs.add("localhost:27018")
-      rs.add("localhost:27019")
+      rs.add("mongodb.example.net:27018")
+      rs.add("mongodb.example.net:27019")
 
    After these commands return you have a fully functional replica set.
    New replica sets elect a :term:`primary` within a seconds.
@@ -134,7 +124,6 @@ The examples in this procedure create a new replica set named ``rs0``.
 #. Check the status of your replica set at any time with the
    :method:`rs.status()` operation.
 
-
 .. seealso:: The documentation of the following shell functions for
    more information: