To install edgeCore versions 4.5.x and above on Linux and UNIX, take the following steps:

1. Install Java.
   (Java SE 17 and 21 are recommended for edgeCore versions 4.5.x and above);
2. Contact the Support to obtain a license and edgeCore build.
   (Specify the version of the product you wish to install; Go to our release notes to view the latest release)
3. Create a folder in which edgeCore will be installed.
   mkdir /path_to_install_folder
4. Download the edgeCore build.
5. Extract edgeCore into the specified folder.
   Replace path_to_download_folder and path_to_install_folder as appropriate.
   unzip /path_to_download_folder/edgeCore-4.8.2-hotfix3.zip -d /path_to_install_folder
6. Run the configure.sh script located in the bin folder of your edgeCore build.
   Replace path_to_install_folder as appropriate.
   /path_to_install_folder/bin/configure.sh
7. Configure the following:
   a) HTTPS (SSL) support
   b) HTTP/HTTPS TCP port
   c) Tomcat shutdown port
   d) Preferred Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
   e) Whether to install Edge as a service (must be root)
   By default the service name is edge; however, a custom service name can be provided.
   f) Memory limits in MB
   g) Edge Server Mode you want to deploy
   Possible server modes: Command Center, Admin/Content Server, and Standalone Server;
   h) Whether to flag server as a production instance
   i) Whether to enable RPA (Automation)
   j) Whether to install it as a cluster
   k) Mode for Cache DB
   Possible Cache DB modes: H2,  MySQL8+, Oracle, and SQL Server;
   l) Mode for Auth DB
   Possible Auth DB modes: H2, MySQL8+, Oracle, and SQL Server;
   m) A list of hostnames that will be able to access edgeCore
   
   Having configured the above, you get an overview of your configuration in VERIFY NEW CONFIGURATION before applying changes:
   
8. Start edgeCore.
   a) edgeCore can be started manually or as a service.
   – As a Service: Provide the custom service name if specified instead of edge.
   service edge start
   – Manually: Replace path_to_install_folder as appropriate.
   /path_to_install_folder/bin/edge.sh start
   b) edgeCore is accessed by the server IP/URL:8443 (https://localhost:8443 or https://privateIP:8443)
   c) Log in with the following default credentials (case sensitive):
   Username: admin
   Password: admin
9. Install the license.
10. Get started with exercises to familiarize yourself with edgeCore.