> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation.md).
# 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](/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/manual-installation.md).
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](/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp.md).
* Checked supported platforms in [Components Reference](/install/components-reference.md).
* 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 | Each of the following items must meet or exceed the requirements in the Components Reference:- Computer with a supported operating system and hardware configuration.
- Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK).
- Pentaho Repository database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle). You can also use a preexisting Pentaho repository platform.
- Pentaho Repository database JDBC drivers (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle).
|
| We Supply | - Installation package.
- The web application server (Tomcat).
|
| Technologies Used | - Tomcat web application server (provided by Pentaho).
- A PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, or Oracle database.
|
| Expertise | - Knowledge of your networking environment, including database port numbers if they differ from the default and IP address.
- Permission to access installation directories.
- Root or administrative access.
|
| Approximate Installation Time | |
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](/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/manual-installation.md).
Install Pentaho Server using the archive (ZIP) distribution, by completing the following tasks, in order:
1. [Prepare your environment](/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation/step-1-prepare-your-environment.md)
Set up prerequisites on Windows or Linux.
2. [Set up the Pentaho Repository](/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation/step-2-set-up-the-pentaho-repository.md)
Initialize and configure the repository database (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle, or MS SQL Server).
3. [Start Pentaho Server and install licenses](/install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/archive-installation/step-3-start-pentaho-server-and-install-licenses-and-client-tools.md)
Start the Pentaho-provided Tomcat instance, then sign in to the Pentaho User Console.
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