flyrain commented on code in PR #2267: URL: https://github.com/apache/polaris/pull/2267#discussion_r2530092949
########## site/content/in-dev/unreleased/getting-started/_index.md: ########## @@ -23,19 +23,110 @@ type: docs weight: 101 --- -There are several options for getting started with Apache Polaris. +# Getting Started with Apache Polaris Binary Distribution -To quickly try out Apache Polaris, please use the [quickstart guide](./quick-start). For other examples, please see below. +Quickly start Apache Polaris by running the pre-built binary, no build needed. -## Docker Compose Examples -Each of the proceeding Docker Compose examples provides a complete working environment with detailed instructions. +--- + +## Prerequisites + +- Java 21 or later installed. You can verify this by running: + +```bash +java -version +``` + +--- + +## Step 1: Download the Apache Polaris Binary + +1. Visit the official Apache Polaris GitHub + [Releases page](https://github.com/apache/polaris/releases). + +2. Download the latest binary archive file, for example: + +```bash +curl -L https://downloads.apache.org/incubator/polaris/1.0.0-incubating/polaris-bin-1.0.0-incubating.tgz | tar xz +``` + +--- + +## Step 2: Extract the Archive + +Extract the downloaded tar.gz file to your desired directory: + +```bash +cd apache-polaris-1.0.0-incubating-bin +``` + +--- + +## Step 3: Configure Polaris (Optional) + +Edit the `application.properties` file if needed. For example: Review Comment: the binary distribution doesn't come with the file by default. Users have to either create one, or use the env variables. -- This is an automated message from the Apache Git Service. To respond to the message, please log on to GitHub and use the URL above to go to the specific comment. To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For queries about this service, please contact Infrastructure at: [email protected]
