.. _installation:

Section 2: Installation
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We will be using the OpenGeo Suite as our software package, as it includes PostGIS/PostgreSQL in a single fast installation for Windows, Apple OS/X, and Linux. The Suite also includes GeoServer, OpenLayers, and a number of web visualization utilities.

.. note::

  If you want to install just PostgreSQL, it can also be downloaded directly as source code or binary from the PostgreSQL project site: http://postgresql.org/download/. After installing PostgreSQL, use the "StackBuilder" utility to add the PostGIS extension.

.. note:: 

  The precise directions in this document are for Windows, but for OS/X the installation is largely the same. Once the Suite is installed, the directions for both operating systems should be almost identical.  

#. In the directory :file:`postgisintro\\software\\` you will find the OpenGeo Suite installer entitled  :file:`opengeosuite-2.4.3.exe` (on OS/X, :file:`opengeosuite-2.4.3.dmg`).  Double click to execute.

#. Enjoy the warm welcome, courtesy of OpenGeo, then click **Next**.

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#. The OpenGeo Suite is licensed under the GNU GPL, which is reproduced on the licensing page.  Click **I Agree**.

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#. The directory where the OpenGeo Suite will reside is the usual ``C:\Program Files\`` location. The data will be placed in your home directory, under the :file:`.opengeo` directory.  Click **Next**.

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#. The installer will create a number of shortcuts in the OpenGeo folder in the Start Menu. Click **Next**.

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#. All the components of the Suite are mandatory at this point. Click **Next**.

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#. Ready for install!  Click **Install**.

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#. The installation process will run for a couple of minutes.

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#. When the installation is complete, launch the Dashboard to start the next section of the workshop! Click **Finish**.

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