Prerequisites
To get started, you will need:
- Java 1.6 (up to Aspire 2.1.2) or Java 1.7 (From Aspire (2.2 Release) and future releases) - Installation Instructions
- A computer with a connection to the internet
- Note: See Creating Distributions for Machines with No Internet Access if this is not the case.
We also strongly recommend:
- Maven command-line - Installation Instructions
Downloads
There are two ways you can download Aspire:
- Downloading a pre-built distribution.
- Using the Aspire Maven Distribution Archetype
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.
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