# Process overview

You will perform the following steps to prepare your Linux environment for an archive installation of the Pentaho Server. This process includes setting up the correct directory structure, ensuring proper tools are in place, and then downloading and unpacking the Pentaho installation files.

1. Create the Pentaho Server
2. Create Linux Directory Structure
3. Install Java
4. Install the Database that will contain the Pentaho Repository
5. Download and Unpack the Installation Files
6. Set Environment Variables
7. Advanced Linux Considerations


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