Installing a Liferay-Tomcat Bundle
The Tomcat Bundle includes the Apache Tomcat application server with Liferay DXP/Portal pre-deployed. It’s the easiest, fastest way to install Liferay on premises.
To start an instance fast for touring or demonstration purposes, see Starting With a Docker Image.
Prerequisites
As of Liferay DXP 2024.Q2+/Portal 7.4 GA120+, a Java JDK 11, 17, or 21 is required. See the compatibility matrix to choose a JDK. See JVM Configuration for recommended settings. For earlier versions, use JDK 8 or 11.
Download
Go to the Help Center (subscription) or Community Downloads.
Navigate to the Liferay DXP/Portal version you want.
Download a Tomcat Bundle:
File | Description |
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Tomcat Bundle (.tar.gz ) |
GZipped bundle archive that installs on any OS |
Tomcat Bundle (.7z ) |
7-Zipped bundle archive that installs on any OS |
Install
Extract the bundle to a location on your host. This location is called your Liferay Home.
Congratulations! You’ve installed Liferay. It’s time to configure a database for it.