Overview
With over 500 OMERO.server instances up and running worldwide, OMERO has been shown to be relatively easy to install and get running. There are instructions for manual install on Linux and OS X, as well as Windows.
It might be helpful to watch a screencast video that shows installation. But, if you have problems and the section does not help, feel free to contact the OME mailing lists.
OMERO Clients Installation
OMERO.clients are shipped as either an installer packages or compressed archive depending on platform. Download the file and run the executable. Most clients require a login to connect to your OMERO.server. For some platforms, all the client applications come in a single package.
OMERO.server Installation
As a full server product, installing OMERO.server is a more technical process. Detailed instructions are available for installing and upgrading.
- OMERO.server downloads
- OMERO.server clean install on UNIX Based Platforms
- OMERO.server clean install on Microsoft Windows
- OMERO.server upgrading
Prerequisites
Each component of the OMERO platform has a separate set of prerequisites. Where possible, we provide tips on getting started with each of these technologies, but we can only provide free support within limits.
| Package | Server | Java | Python | Ice | Postgres | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMERO.importer | Required | Required | ||||
| OMERO.insight | Required | Required | ||||
| OMERO.editor | Required for some functionality | Required | ||||
| OMERO.server | Required | Required | Required | Required | ||
| OMERO.web | Required | Required | Required | |||
| OMERO.py | Required for most functionality | Required | Required | |||
| OMERO.cpp | Required for most functionality | Required | ||||
| Notes | Java 1.5 SE Development Kit (JDK) or higher installed. Available from: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp | Required | PostgreSQL 7.4 or higher installed (8.2 on Windows) and configured to accept TCP connections. For more information, see our OMERO and PostgreSQL page. |
