Install Sitecore 10 using Sitecore Install Assistant

This article will show the steps to install Sitecore 10 on your local machine using Sitecore Install Assistant.

1. Go to dev.sitecore.net page and download Sitecore 10. I have downloaded XP single but you can choose other options as well for on premise.

2. Extract the downloaded zip folder and then run the "setup.exe" file with Administrator.

3. Click on Start button to start your installation.

4. Install Prerequisites to make sure the required SIF and Windows Server prerequisites are up to date.

5. Enter Sol port, prefix and path to Install Solr.

This will install Solr version 8.4.0. Browse your Solr url to make sure it’s running successfully.

6. Enter your Sitecore prefix, password and browse Sitecore license file.

7. Enter SQL Server details.

8. Confirm your Solr details.

9. In case you want to install SXA then select this option.

10. Review the summary details and then click on Next button.

11. This step will validate all the parameters. Once all parameters will be validated, you can click on Install to start Sitecore installation.

12. Once the installation will be completed, you can open the Sitecore instance.

Log into it by using account admin / Sitecore Admin Password)

If you have any feedback, questions or suggestions for improvement please let me know in the comments section.

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