One of the remarkable features of Alfresco is the ease with which it can be installed and deployed. The simple out of the box installation is quite straightforward with preconfigured options that are aimed at having a complete, working content management system in no time. This chapter provides you with a basic understanding of Alfresco architecture, various installation options, and the key terminologies used. By the end of this chapter, you will be well equipped with the information to make a choice on the suitable operating system, database, application server, and other software required for your installation. This chapter is essential reading for anyone not already familiar with Alfresco.

By the end of this chapter you will have learned: