3. Installing the LOCKSS System

This chapter describes how to install LOCKSS 2.0.84-beta1, the latest version of 2.0-beta1, from scratch.

Tip

If you are upgrading an existing LOCKSS 2.0 system to LOCKSS 2.0.84-beta1, please see the upgrade instructions in the previous chapter (Upgrading the LOCKSS System) instead.

Tip

Before you begin the installation, we recommend you first bring your operating system up to date by applying security updates and upgrading installed packages. Ask your system administrator or see Operating System Updates in the appendix.

Chapter Table of Contents

• 3.1. Creating the lockss User
• 3.2. Downloading the LOCKSS Installer
• 3.3. Running the LOCKSS Installer