Getting Started

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WANT TO UPGRADE?

SearchBlox in-place upgrade is not recommended. We suggest starting with a clean installation. A trial License can be provided to get started. Compatible Configuration file can be provided by SearchBlox. Please do contact SearchBlox Support to know more.

SearchBlox provides easy installation and quick setup to get started with your enterprise search.

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SearchBlox 11.x requires 16 GB RAM and 4 CPU cores.

To get started with SearchBlox, follow these steps:

1. Download SearchBlox:
   Visit the official SearchBlox website to download the latest version of the software. (Current release is v11.0)
2. Follow the Installation Guide:
   Depending on your operating system or deployment environment, follow the appropriate installation guide:
   1. Installing on Windows:
      Step-by-step instructions for setting up SearchBlox on a Windows system.
   2. Installing on Linux - CentOS, RHEL:
      Detailed guide for installing SearchBlox on CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
   3. Installing on Linux - Ubuntu:
      Instructions for deploying SearchBlox on Ubuntu Linux.
   4. Installing on Amazon Linux:
      Guide for setting up SearchBlox on Amazon Linux, suitable for AWS environments.
   5. Installing on Docker:
      Instructions for deploying SearchBlox using Docker containers, ideal for containerized environments.

Why a Clean Installation is Recommended:

• Stability: A clean installation ensures that there are no conflicts or issues from previous versions.
• Performance: Starting fresh avoids potential performance degradation caused by residual files or configurations.
• Compatibility: Ensures that all components are correctly configured and compatible with the new version