> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/version/v2.0.0/deployment-and-setup/creating-a-new-installation.md).

# Creating a new installation

Geoprism Registry is a Java web application that runs on Tomcat, and is installed with Docker. Read these pages before you install:

1. [System Architecture](/version/v2.0.0/deployment-and-setup/creating-a-new-installation/system-architecture.md): the components of an installation and how they fit together.
2. [Hardware requirements](/version/v2.0.0/deployment-and-setup/creating-a-new-installation/hardware-requirements.md): the server and software you'll need.
3. [SSL](/version/v2.0.0/deployment-and-setup/creating-a-new-installation/ssl.md): how to serve Geoprism Registry over HTTPS with a reverse proxy.
4. [Installation, configuration and update](/version/v2.0.0/deployment-and-setup/creating-a-new-installation/install-config-update.md): where to find the current installation, configuration and update instructions.