Archive Installation of Pentaho ..
Introduction
Pentaho Enterprise is a data integration and analytics platform that offers various tools and features for data ingestion, transformation, visualization, and reporting. Pentaho Pro can run on different operating systems, including Linux.
The following three production installation methods are available:
Choose this option if you want to run the Pentaho Server on the version of Tomcat which we supply.
Manual
Choose this option if you want to deploy the Pentaho Server on your existing Tomcat or JBoss web app server.
Choose this option if you want to install Business Analytics (BA) or Data Integration (DI) components only.
This workshop walks you through an 'Archive' installation of the Pentaho Client / Server on a Tomcat web application server supplied by Pentaho; with a default PostgrSQL 15 Pentaho Repository database.
By the end of the installation, you will have a comprehensive understanding of:
Pentaho Enterprise components
If your just starting your Pentaho journey, then dive into the components that comprise the Pentaho Enterprise Edition.
The core architecture consists of several key layers: the Pentaho Server (also known as the BI Platform), which serves as the central hub for managing users, security, scheduling, and content repository; the Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) engine for ETL processes; and various client tools and interfaces that connect to these services.
Archive Pentaho Enterprise Installation - Linux
The basic installation steps include extracting the archive to a designated directory (commonly /opt/pentaho), setting up a supported database like PostgreSQL or MySQL for the Pentaho repository, and running the provided database initialization scripts. The installer requires configuring environment variables, particularly PENTAHO_HOME and Java settings, as the platform runs on Java and requires a compatible JDK version.
Enterprise Evaluation Installation - Windows
This evaluation setup allows organizations to assess Pentaho's suitability for their business intelligence needs, test integration with existing data sources, and evaluate the user experience before committing to a full commercial license. The installation serves as a sandbox environment for exploring the platform's analytics and reporting capabilities within a Windows infrastructure.
Post Installation Tasks
After the initial setup, administrators need to configure the server properties, including database connections, security settings, and port configurations. The default installation runs Pentaho Server on port 8080 and includes the Pentaho User Console (PUC) for web-based administration and report management.
Upgrades & Patches
Pentaho upgrades and patches involve a systematic process to enhance functionality, security, and performance of the business intelligence platform. The upgrade process typically begins with thorough planning, including backing up existing data, configurations, and custom components.
Organizations must evaluate their current version, review release notes for new features and breaking changes, and test the upgrade in a development environment before applying it to production systems.
Overview
Take a look at the following walkthrough to get the best experience ..
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