Windows - Install Intrexx via the graphical user interface

Before installing Intrexx, please check whether all requirements are met and that all necessary preparations have been made.

You can also find detailed help for this here:

Start setup

The following provides a step-by-step guide for installing Intrexx.

It is assumed that you select the option "Intrexx Portal Server production installation (single server)". Use this option to install Intrexx with all the available packages on a (virtual) Windows server.

Step-by-step guide

To install Intrexx, proceed as follows:

  1. Run the setup.exe file as administrator ("Right-click > Run as administrator").
    The installation start dialog will appear.

  2. Click on "Next".
    The conditions of the license agreement will appear.

  3. Read the license agreement.

  4. Activate the checkbox "I accept all conditions of the license agreement."

  5. Click on "Next".

    The dialog where you can specify the installation directory will appear.

  6. Click on "Next".

    The dialog appears where you can select different Intrexx components.

    Intrexx Portal Server Production Installation (Standalone)

    With this option, an optimized distribution set of components for The set contains the Portal Server, Portal Manager, search server and various database drivers.

    Intrexx Portal Server Production Installation (Distributed Cloud/Cluster)

    With this option, an optimized distribution set of components for cloud or cluster use. The set contains the Portal Server, Portal Manager, cloud components, search server and various database drivers.

    Further information on cloud installation can be found in the section Installing Intrexx in the cloud

    Intrexx Portal Server Minimal Installation

    With this option, a reduced distribution set optimized for you platform is installed. The compilation contains Portal Server, Portal Manager, Search Server and the most important database drivers.

    Compare composition You can see which installation variant contains which components by clicking on "Compare composition".

    The Portal Manager is not offered for download here as it does not require installation.

    You can download Portal Manager from the following links:

    Windows

    		 Download

    Linux

    		 Download

    Mac

    		 Download
  7. Select the option "Intrexx Portal Server production installation (single server)".

  8. Click on "Next".

    The dialog that provides a summary of the installation options will appear.

    In this dialog, you can check the previously selected settings again and change them if necessary.

    You can also make advanced settings. These include port settings.

    Installation directory

    The previously created installation directory is displayed here.

    Packages to be installed

    You have already selected which Intrexx components you would like to install in the "Select installation" dialog box. At this point, you can once again view the Intrexx components to be installed and make changes if necessary.

    If you would like to install the Intrexx Administration API, you must select the corresponding installation package here.

    Intrexx Administration API

    Detailed information on the Intrexx Administration API can be found in the section Intrexx Administration API.

    Advanced settings

    You can change a number of default settings at this point.

    Steady Track - Silent Track

    You can also specify whether you want to follow the Steady Track or the Silent Track here.

    Advanced settings

    This step during the installation is relevant for you if you want to install multiple instances of Intrexx on the server.

    Advanced settings

    Default instance

    With this option, the current installation will be used as the default instance.

    Activate this option if you only want to install or run one instance of Intrexx (default instance).

    Named instance

    Give the Intrexx instance its own name if you want to install or run multiple Intrexx instances. The different names help to distinguish between the different Intrexx instances. At the same time, this option enables the parallel installation of Intrexx.

    Default service start

    Here, you can specify which start type should be defined for the Intrexx services. You can find the settings corresponding to these in your computer system administration. The possible start types are:

    • Automatic

    • Delayed

    • Manual

    Java Runtime

    JDK provided by Intrexx installer

    With this option, the JDK included within the scope of supply.

    JDK already installed on this system

    With this option, a suitable Java home directory that is already on the system can be entered. Intrexx will use the JDK located there. The JDK used must be at least JDK 21 compatible.

    Make sure that the JDK is compatible with Intrexx. If you are unsure about compatibility, please contact United Planet support.

    Selected JDK

    Displays the version of the currently selected JDK.

    Product updates

    Release track

    Here you can select the release track you want to follow.

    You can switch from the Silent Track to the Steady Track at any time. It is possible to change from the Steady Track to the Silent Track once a year at a defined sync time. This is usually the case in March.

    Detailed information on release tracks can be found in the following section Silent and Steady Track.

    Use proxy server for update

    If you have set up a proxy server in your infrastructure for the connection to the Internet or to the Intrexx Update Server, you can make the corresponding entries here.

    Automatically check for software updates

    If you activate this checkbox, Intrexx will automatically check whether software updates are available. The check takes place when the Integrated Portal Manager connects to the Portal Server.

    You can check for updates manually at any time via the "Check for software updates" menu item.

    9. Apache Solr search server

    You can change the Apache Solr search server details here. This is necessary, for example, if you do not want to install the Solr search server on the same server on which you have installed Intrexx.

    Authentication on the Solr search server

    The Intrexx Portal Server authenticates itself with a user and password on the Solr search server.

    By default, the Apache Solr search server is installed with Intrexx. It provides the search functionality for your portal.

    By default, the Apache Solr search server is installed on the same server as Intrexx. Therefore, "127.0.0.1" (localhost) is preset as the host. The suggested port is 8983.

    However, you also have the option of installing the Apache Solr search server on another server. In that case, you need to adjust the specifications accordingly.

    The Intrexx Portal Server uses the user and password for authentication to the Solr search server. Change default authentication data.

    More information

    Custom Solr configuration

    More information

    https://solr.apache.org/resources.html

    https://solr.apache.org/guide/solr/latest/getting-started/tutorial-solrcloud.html

  9. Click on "Start".

    10. The installation process will start.

  10. Once the installation routine has been completed, the "Finish" button becomes active.

    Create portal

    Select this checkbox to create a portal immediately after installation.

    If you have activated the checkbox, a dialog ("Portal Builder") is started automatically after the installation has been completed, with which the creation of a portal is started.

    Start Intrexx Portal Manager

    Activate this checkbox to start the Intrexx Portal Manager immediately after installation is complete.

    After installation, you can also start the Portal Manager from the Start menu or the desktop icon, which has been automatically created.

    View log file

    During installation, Intrexx creates a log file that logs the installation. If you have activated the checkbox, the log file is automatically displayed after the installation has been completed.

    Click on "Finish".