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Prerequisites
To get started, you will need:
- Java - see Install Java JDK
- A computer with a connection to the internet
- Note: See Setting Aspire with No Internet Access (Offline) if this is not the case.
We also strongly recommend:
- Maven command-line - see Install Maven Command Line
Downloads
There are two ways you can download Aspire:
- Downloading a pre-built distribution.
- Using the Aspire Maven Distribution Archetype
Method 1: Basic Method Download with Pre-Built Binaries
You must be registered to access the binaries download page. Go to http://aspire.searchtechnologies.com to register.
A pre-built distribution of Aspire can be downloaded from https://wiki.searchtechnologies.com/binaries/
This distribution contains pre-built binaries for a functioning Aspire installation which works for both Windows and Linux.
Once you have downloaded Aspire, do the following:
- Extract the contents of the zip or tar file into a directory
- Edit and save the setting.xml file in the /Conf directory to change the default settings for username and password
<remoteRepositories> <remoteRepository> <id>stPublic</id> <url>http://repository.searchtechnologies.com/artifactory/simple/community-public/</url> <user>YOUR ASPIRE ACCOUNT USERNAME</user> <password>YOUR PASSWORD</password>d> </remoteRepository> </remoteRepositories>
- Open a command prompt and set your current directory to the directory where you put the Aspire Software
- Launch Aspire
- Windows: bin\startup.batLinux: bin\startup.sh
- Go to http://localhost:50505 in a web browser to get started
See Launch Control for more details.
Method 2: Advanced Method with Maven and the Aspire Distribution Archetype
We understand that it requires a little more effort (it requires the Maven command-line tool, and there are a couple of extra steps), however it has added flexibility including:
- The ability to build distributions for computers without an internet connection
- The ability to build multiple distributions for multiple environments (e.g. development, staging, QA, and production environments)
- The ability to bundle your applications
For complete instructions, see Quick Start with Distribution Archetype.
Upgrade to a Later Version
If you've chosen to upgrade to a later version, the instructions for changing your distribution to use it are here.
Method 2: Advanced Method with Maven and the Aspire Distribution Archetype
We understand that it requires a little more effort (it requires the Maven command-line tool, and there are a couple of extra steps), however it has added flexibility including:
- The ability to build distributions for computers without an internet connection
- The ability to build multiple distributions for multiple environments (e.g. development, staging, QA, and production environments)
- The ability to bundle your applications
For complete instructions, see Quick Start with Distribution Archetype.
Upgrading to a later version
If you've chosen to upgrade to a later version, the instructions for changing your distribution to use it are here.