Before running the GeoNetwork installer, make sure that all system requirements are satisfied, and in particular that the Java Runtime Environment version 1.5.0 is set up on your machine.
If you use Windows, the following steps will guide you to complete the installation (other FOSS will follow):
Double click on geonetwork-install-2.1.0.exe to start the GeoNetwok opensource desktop installer
Follow the instructions on screen (Figure 6.2, “Installer”)
After completion of the installation process, a 'GeoNetwork desktop' menu will be added to your Windows Start menu under 'Programs'
Click Start > Programs > GeoNetwork desktop > Start server to start the Geonetwork opensource Web server. The first time you do this, the system will require about 1 minute to complete startup.
Click Start > Programs > Geonetwork desktop > Open GeoNetwork opensource to start using GeoNetwork opensource, or connect your Web browser to http://localhost8080/geonetwork/
