Getting Started

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WANT TO UPGRADE?

An in-place upgrade for SearchBlox is not recommended. It is better to start with a clean installation. A trial license can be provided to begin, and a compatible configuration file can also be supplied 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 12 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: v11.2).
2. Follow the Installation Guide: Choose the guide based on your operating system or deployment environment:
3. Installing on Windows:
   Step-by-step instructions for installing SearchBlox on Windows.
4. Installing on Linux - CentOS, RHEL:
   Detailed guide for CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
5. Installing on Linux - Ubuntu:
   Instructions for deploying on Ubuntu Linux.
6. Installing on Amazon Linux:
   Guide for Amazon Linux, suitable for AWS environments.
7. Installing on Docker:
   Instructions for deploying SearchBlox using Docker containers, ideal for containerized setups.

Why a Clean Installation is Recommended:

• Stability: A clean installation prevents conflicts or issues from previous versions.
• Performance: Starting fresh avoids performance slowdowns caused by leftover files or settings.
• Compatibility: Ensures all components are properly configured and fully compatible with the new version.