Getting Started

To setup an XNAT installation, you should:

1. Read the license
2. Install the prerequisites
3. Download the XNAT distribution
4. Follow the Quick Tutorial
5. Customize your XNAT project

License

Please read and accept XNAT's open source license prior to downloading and using XNAT.

Prerequisites

These applications should be installed and tested prior to installing XNAT:

• Java JDK v1.4+ (pref. 1.5+) Download
  Function: Runs core XNAT engine.
  Tip: Install the JDK not the JRE
• PostgreSQL v7.4+ (pref. 8+) Download
  Function: Database backend
  Tip: You must install the plpgsql language in PostgreSQL. Instructions here and here.
• Apache Tomcat v5+ Download
  Function: Web application server
  WINDOWS Users: If you run Tomcat as a service, confirm that the java version is set to a JDK (not just a JRE).

Download

The XNAT distribution can be downloaded here.

-> Quick Tutorial

-> Customizing XNAT Tutorial