Steps

To install XWiki from the .war package into a servlet container you manage yourself:

1. Check that your system meets the prerequisites.
2. Install and configure a servlet container.
3. Configure the permanent directory.
4. Install and configure a relational database.
5. Install the XWiki UI.
6. Open your wiki in a browser. XWiki serves its Home page once the UI is installed.

FAQ

Which servlet container and database should I choose?

Tomcat and Jetty are the two officially supported servlet containers. HSQLDB, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle are the officially supported databases; HSQLDB is meant for evaluation rather than production.

Do I need to install a database before deploying the WAR?

Yes. XWiki initializes and connects to its database as soon as the servlet container deploys the web application, so a database that is not reachable makes the first start fail.

Is there a quicker way to try XWiki out?

Yes. The standalone (demo) distribution bundles Jetty and HSQLDB and needs no configuration.

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Related

• Install XWiki using Docker.
• Install a Standalone (Demo) Distribution.
• Prerequisites.