LabKey Server is a Java web application that includes embedded Apache Tomcat and accesses a PostgreSQL database. LabKey Server can also reserve a network file share for the data pipeline, and use an outgoing SMTP mail server for sending system emails. LabKey Server may optionally connect to an outside service to authenticate users. These topics will guide you in installing LabKey Server for the first time.

If you wish to evaluate LabKey Server, we recommend that you contact us to obtain a trial server instead of installing it locally.

The following are the main prerequisites for installing LabKey. Beginning with version 24.3, Tomcat is embedded in the distribution of LabKey and does not need to be separately installed or managed.

• Java: Use a supported version.
• PostgreSQL: Use a supported version.

Installation Topics

• Install on Linux
• Set Application Properties

Other Install Topics

• Use HTTPS with LabKey (Recommended)
• Install and Set Up R
• Best Practices for System Security
• More Installation Options

Troubleshooting

• Supported Technologies
• Troubleshoot Installation and Configuration