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How To Install Sitecore Experience Platform 10.3 Using Sitecore Install Assistant

 


Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) version 10.3 Update-1 introduced new features and enhancements in quality, empowering enterprises to provide unforgettable experiences with enhanced simplicity and convenience.

The installation of Sitecore 10.3 can be accomplished through various methods including Docker, Kubernetes, the Sitecore Installation Framework (SIF) PowerShell module, and the Sitecore Install Assistant (SIA).

This article is about installing Sitecore Experience Platform 10.3 using Sitecore Install Assistant (SIA)

System Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 operating system
  • A Sitecore License with xDB activation
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 or a more recent version, along with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

For a XP Single installation, the following are the minimal hardware specifications:

  • A processor with at least 4 cores
  • A minimum of 16 GB RAM

Additionally, other necessary prerequisites will be verified automatically during Step 4 of the installation process.

Instructions for Installing Sitecore 10.3 via Sitecore Install Assistant (SIA)

Step 1

Go to https://dev.sitecore.net/ and click on Download button.

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You will be redirected to Sitecore Experience Platform 10.3 scroll down and

Download Graphical setup package for XP Single 

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Step 2

Unzip the contents of the zip file and then double-click on the setup.

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Step 3

On the initial screen, click the Start button to initiate the setup process.

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Step 4

On Prerequisite screen click on Install button. This will install various components, such as .Net Framework 4.8.0, essential Windows Server prerequisites including IIS, as well as other required modules.

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Click on Log link to review the installation status if required.

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Once prerequisites are installed successfully, click on Next button.

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Step 5

Provide the necessary details for the Solr search service and then proceed by clicking the Install button. This action will initiate the installation of Solr version 8.11.2 on your system.

  • Solr Port: 8983 (Ensure the port is available and not in use)
  • Windows Service and Path Prefix: You can choose your preferred prefix
  • Installation Path: Default is C:\Solr (You can browse your preferred path)

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Once the Solr search service successfully installed click on Next .

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Step 6

Input the Sitecore configurations and then proceed by selecting the Next .

  • Installation Prefix: Name of the Sitecore instance
  • Sitecore Admin Password: Use 'b' or whatever you prefer
  • Sitecore License File: Choose the license file from your local system; ensure that the license has xDB enabled.

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Step 7

Input the SQL server details and proceed by clicking Next.

  • SQL Server Name: (local) or whatever your SQL server name is.
  • Microsoft SQL Server Admin User Name: sa
  • Microsoft SQL Server Admin Password: [Enter the password]

If you don’t know the “sa” password or how to enable “sa" user and change authentication mode. Please refer to Change server authentication mode


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Step 8

Solr details will be auto-populated. If not, enter the SOLR details and click Next.

  • Solr Service URL - Local Solr URL, For example - https://localhost:8983/solr
  • Solr file system root - Go to C:\Solr or the path you used earlier and copy solr path 

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  • Solr Windows service name - Go to Services and look for service name

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Step 9

If necessary, you can choose to select the checkbox for Sitecore SXA modules, and then proceed by clicking Next.

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Step 10

Examine the summary and then proceed by selecting Next.

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Validate and click on Install

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Once the installation completed click on Next.

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Now click on Launch Sitecore.

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Installation successfull Congratulations, the Sitecore Install Assistant (SIA) will manage all the necessary steps to ensure the successful installation of Sitecore 10.3 on your system.

Now, access Sitecore by logging in using the administrator password you provided in step 6.

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You will now have access to the Sitecore 10.3 Launchpad.

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Thanks for Reading!!

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