Database Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER 2
Getting Started
This chapter takes you through the first steps in using eXist. It handles subjects like
downloading and installing, starting and stopping, running the examples, and dem‐
onstrates some of eXist's capabilities on a “Hello World” level. In other words, like
the chapter title says, it will get you started.
If you have used eXist before, you may like to skip over this chapter.
Downloading and Installing eXist
This section takes you through the steps necessary for getting eXist up and running
on a standalone development system. That is to say, we keep things simple and don't
spend time on more advanced subjects such as database security, tuning, perfor‐
mance, embedded mode operation, and the like. Those subjects and more are cov‐
ered in the chapters to come.
Be aware that installing eXist for production purposes (e.g., as the
engine behind a public website) requires much more thought and
planning. Security, especially, requires attention in those kinds of
more public situations. Also, if you plan to use eXist with some
really huge datasets, you probably need a different setup than that
described here. For information on installing eXist in a server envi‐
ronment, see “Installing eXist as a Service” on page 405 .
Preconditions
eXist can be installed on almost all versions of Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. The
deciding factor is whether or not your OS (operating system) supports at least Java
version 1.6 (1.7 is recommended). If it does, then eXist should run.
 
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