# Installation Guide ### Overview This **Installation Guide** is intended for **System Administrators** who are responsible for installing the ONEWEB Platform in a local or on‑premises environment. The guide focuses exclusively on the **installation process** required to prepare the ONEWEB platform for use. Configuration, customization, and operational topics are covered in separate sections of the documentation. ONEWEB can be deployed to support different usage models, including local installations and cloud‑based services, depending on organizational requirements. *** ### Target Audience This guide is designed for: * System Administrators * Infrastructure and Platform Engineers * Technical teams responsible for environment setup A basic understanding of server environments, application servers, and databases is assumed. *** ### Upgrade and Migration Notice If you are **migrating from an earlier version of ONEWEB**, be aware that: * Some features may have been **deprecated** or changed in newer releases * Compatibility considerations may apply when upgrading existing environments Before proceeding with installation in an upgrade scenario, it is recommended to review the **Release Notes** and migration guidelines for your target ONEWEB version. *** ### Installation Scope This guide covers: * Installation of ONEWEB on a **local or on‑premises server** * Preparation of the platform for initial access and usage This guide does **not** cover: * Detailed platform configuration * Application development or customization * Runtime tuning or performance optimization * Cloud environment provisioning *** #### Cloud Deployment Note ONEWEB can also be deployed as a **cloud‑based service** depending on customer requirements. For cloud deployments: * Infrastructure provisioning is typically handled separately * Cloud setup may require coordination with the ONEWEB provider or service team If you intend to use ONEWEB as a cloud service, please contact the appropriate service provider or support team to arrange the cloud environment. *** #### Before You Begin Before starting the installation, ensure that: * All **Prerequisites & System Requirements** have been met * Required hardware, software, network, and security readiness is confirmed * Installation access and permissions are available on the target servers These prerequisites help ensure a smooth and successful installation process. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.onewebstack.com/getting-started/installation-guide.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.