# Archive installation of Pentaho

If you are installing Pentaho in a production environment, use and archive installation to install the Pentaho Server on a server machine while installing design tools on separate client workstations.

You must also choose a Pentaho Repository database, then install it yourself.

By default, the archive installation includes:

* BA plugins (such as Analyzer and Interactive Reports).
* DI plugins (such as Big Data and Marketplace).

The archive installation includes a preconfigured Tomcat web application server.

Use an archive installation when you do not already have an application server.

For a deployment on an existing application server, see [Manual installation](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/manual-installation).

An archive installation is also useful if you already have Pentaho data or repositories from a previous version.

### Prerequisites

This guide assumes that you:

* Reviewed installation options in [Pentaho installation](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp).
* Checked supported platforms in [Components Reference](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/components-reference).
* Uninstalled any evaluation version of Pentaho.
* Disabled antivirus software during installation.

### Audience

IT administrators who know the data environment and can run Windows or Linux commands.

### Tools

You need a text editor and a ZIP tool.

You must provide:

* A supported operating system and Java runtime.
* A Pentaho Repository database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle).
* JDBC drivers for the database you choose.

### Login credentials

Use an account with administrative privileges.

Linux users might need `root` for some steps.

### Requirements for archive installation

An archive installation requires these items and expertise:

| Requirements                  | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You Supply                    | <p>Each of the following items must meet or exceed the requirements in the <a href="../components-reference">Components Reference</a>:- Computer with a supported operating system and hardware configuration.</p><ul><li>Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK).</li><li>Pentaho Repository database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle). You can also use a preexisting Pentaho repository platform.</li><li>Pentaho Repository database JDBC drivers (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle).</li></ul> |
| We Supply                     | <ul><li>Installation package.</li><li>The web application server (Tomcat).</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| Technologies Used             | <ul><li>Tomcat web application server (provided by Pentaho).</li><li>A PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle database.</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Expertise                     | <ul><li>Knowledge of your networking environment, including database port numbers if they differ from the default and IP address.</li><li>Permission to access installation directories.</li><li>Root or administrative access.</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Approximate Installation Time | <ul><li>60 to 90 minutes.</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |

Download Pentaho from the [Support Portal](https://support.pentaho.com/home).

### Archive installation process

Use this guide to install Pentaho Server using the archive (ZIP) distribution.

Archive installation includes a bundled Tomcat web application server.

If you need to deploy on an existing application server, see [Manual installation](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/manual-installation).

Install Pentaho Server using the archive (ZIP) distribution, by completing the following tasks, in order:

1. [Prepare your environment](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation/step-1-prepare-your-environment)

   Set up prerequisites on Windows or Linux.
2. [Set up the Pentaho Repository](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation/step-2-set-up-the-pentaho-repository)

   Initialize and configure the repository database (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle, or MS SQL Server).
3. [Start Pentaho Server and install licenses](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation/step-3-start-pentaho-server-and-install-licenses-and-client-tools)

   Start the Pentaho-provided Tomcat instance, then sign in to the Pentaho User Console.