Learn how to install Cortex XSOAR On-prem, view system requirements, and add a license.
Before you begin
Review the System Requirements for deployment.
Have a basic understanding of how to deploy OVA or VHD file formats.
Add DNS records that point the following host names to the cluster IP address.
Cluster FQDN: The Cortex XSOAR DNS name for accessing the UI. For example,
xsoar.mycompany.com.API-FQDN: The Cortex XSOAR DNS name that is mapped to the API IP address. For example,
api-xsoar.mycompany.com.ext-FQDN: The Cortex XSOAR DNS name that is mapped to the external IP address. For example,
ext-xsoar.mycompany.com.
Install Cortex XSOAR
From the Cortex Gateway, in the Available for Activation section, use the serial number to locate the tenant to download.
Click Download On Prem.
If you want to use a production and a development tenant with a private remote repository, select Dev.
If you don't select it now, you can install a development tenant later.
Download one of the following image files.
OVA: Supported by VMWare.
VHD: Supported by Microsoft Hyper-V.
You can deploy a single node (standalone) or a cluster (three or more nodes).
Depending on the image file, do one of the following:
After installation, add the Cortex XSOAR license.
Optionally perform post-installation maintenance, including scaling up hardware resources and using your own X.509 certificate for a secure HTTP connection.
If you want to install a development machine, install the image files on the Development machine.
For more information, see Cortex XSOAR Installation.