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# Installation

## System Requirements

* **Operating System**: Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL), macOS 10.15+, or Windows 10/11
* **CPU**: 4+ cores recommended
* **RAM**: Minimum 8GB, 16GB+ recommended
* **Storage**: 10GB for installation, additional space for document storage
* **Database**: MariaDB 10.6+ or compatible MySQL 8.0+
* **Python**: Version 3.9+ (included in the installation package)

## Installation Procedure

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{% tab title="Debian/Ubuntu" %}
**Debian/Ubuntu Installation**

1. Download the Debian / Ubuntu `.deb` installation package from:
   * <https://mariadb.com/downloads/enterprise-tooling/ai-rag/>
2. Install the package:

   ```bash
   sudo dpkg -i ai-rag-*.deb	
   ```
3. Install dependencies:

   ```bash
   sudo apt-get install -f
   ```

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{% tab title="RHEL" %}
**RHEL (and equivalents) Installation**

1. Download the RHEL `.rpm` installation package from:
   * <https://mariadb.com/downloads/enterprise-tooling/ai-rag/>
2. Install the package:

   ```bash
   sudo rpm -i ai-rag-*.rpm
   ```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Windows" %}
**Windows Installation**

1. Download the Windows `.msi` installation package from:
   * <https://mariadb.com/downloads/enterprise-tooling/ai-rag/>
2. Run the `.msi` installer.
3. Follow the installation wizard instructions.
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   {% endtabs %}

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