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Setting Up Confluence

1. Introduction to Confluence

Confluence is a collaboration tool used to help teams collaborate and share knowledge efficiently. It allows users to create, share, and manage content in a centralized platform. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to set up Confluence from scratch.

2. Prerequisites

Before you begin installing Confluence, make sure you have the following:

  • A supported operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
  • Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or higher.
  • A database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or another supported database).
  • Access to a terminal or command prompt with administrative privileges.

3. Downloading Confluence

To set up Confluence, you need to download the software:

  1. Go to the Confluence Download Page.
  2. Select the appropriate installer for your operating system.
  3. Download the installer and save it to your preferred location.

Example: Downloading Confluence for Windows

After downloading, you should have a file named atlassian-confluence-x.x.x-x64.exe.

4. Installing Confluence

Follow the installation steps based on your operating system:

4.1. Windows Installation

  1. Double-click the downloaded installer.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4.2. Linux Installation

  1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the installer is located.
  2. Run the following command to start the installation:
    3. sudo ./atlassian-confluence-x.x.x-x64.bin
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

5. Configuring Confluence

After installation, you need to configure Confluence:

  1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8090 (or the relevant address if installed on a server).
  2. You will be greeted with the setup wizard. Follow the prompts to configure:
    • Database settings
    • Admin account creation
    • Site title and description

Example: Database Configuration

For PostgreSQL, enter the following:

Database URL: jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/confluence
Username: confluenceuser
Password: yourpassword

6. Accessing Confluence

Once the configuration is complete, you can access your Confluence instance:

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Go to http://localhost:8090.
  3. Log in using the admin credentials you created during the setup.

7. Conclusion

You have successfully set up Confluence! You can now start creating spaces, pages, and collaborating with your team. Explore the various features and customization options to make the most of your Confluence experience.