# Platform install

These instructions are for On-Premises installations. Please see our [OneSite Cloud Portal](https://docs.adaptiva.com/cloud), for more information regarding our SaaS solution.

Adaptiva provides the installation files in a compressed (.zip) file. The latest version can be downloaded from the [Support Portal](https://support.adaptiva.com/hc/en-us).

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The Zip file is password protected, please see instructions on the build page for more information.

The compressed file includes three folders.

* **Documentation** - Includes links to our docs site and a .pdf of Cumulative Release Notes.
* **Installers** - Server installer for the Platform in addition to client installers for both Windows and cross-platform.
* **Tools** - This folder contains tools used to troubleshoot issues under the advisement of our Support team.

## Installation Types

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-rocket">:rocket:</i></td><td><strong>Quick Install</strong></td><td>This is the best option for most environments. Quick Install will automatically download and configure SQL Server 2022 Express Edition and then install the Adaptiva Server with default options and a self-signed certificate.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://github.com/AdaptivaDocs/docs/blob/main/platform/install-guide/getting-started.md">https://github.com/AdaptivaDocs/docs/blob/main/platform/install-guide/getting-started.md</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cubes">:cubes:</i></td><td><strong>Advanced Install</strong></td><td>If you are using an existing SQL Server Standard / Enterprise Edition or need to use a CA-based certificate, then perform an advanced install. This will allow you to customize all server installation settings.<br><br>You will also need to pre-create an account used for reporting access on the Adaptiva SQL database.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://github.com/AdaptivaDocs/docs/blob/main/platform/install-guide/strategies-v2.md">https://github.com/AdaptivaDocs/docs/blob/main/platform/install-guide/strategies-v2.md</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-plug">:plug:</i></td><td><strong>(Optional) Answer File</strong></td><td>An answer file can be created to automate the installation of the OneSite Platform server. The executable must be run with administrative privileges. The answer file can only be created when the Adaptiva Server has not been previously installed.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://github.com/AdaptivaDocs/docs/blob/main/platform/install-guide/dashboards.md">https://github.com/AdaptivaDocs/docs/blob/main/platform/install-guide/dashboards.md</a></td></tr></tbody></table>