Installation Guide

Before you install Kolab Groupware

• Preparing the System
  • Partitioning
  • SELinux
  • System Firewall
  • System Users
  • The System Hostname and FQDN
  • LXC Containers
• Overview
  • Components

Current Release

The most recent version of Kolab is Winterfell. This version is a perpetual development work in progress, and is NOT considered anywhere near stable.

The current recommended version for supported production deployments is Kolab 16.1. It follows a rolling release model and is continually supplied with updates and new features.

For subscription-based support of Kolab installations, please visit the Kolab Enterprise Knowledge Base, which offers product, services and support for all sizes of business, government, NGO, and educational organizations. You can read about the advantages of a Kolab subscription.

Installing the Kolab Groupware Solution

Install the latest version of the Kolab Groupware solution for one of the following platforms:

• Installation of Kolab 16 on CentOS 7
• Installation of Kolab 16 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
• Installation of Kolab 16 on Debian 8
• Installation of Kolab 16 on Debian 9
• Installation of Kolab 16 on Debian 10
• Installation of Kolab 16 on Ubuntu 16.04
• Installation of Kolab 16 on Ubuntu 18.04

If your personal favorite is not listed, please read the “Support Your Distribution, or else …” blog article, and follow the instructions.

Bleeding Edge

• Installing Kolab Winterfell

Latest Kolab Enterprise Version

• Installation Instructions for Kolab 16

Older versions of Kolab Enterprise

• Installation Instructions for Kolab Enterprise 14
• Installation Instructions for Kolab Enterprise 13

Installing the Kolab Desktop Client

The Kolab Desktop Client is maintained by community volunteers in their spare time.

It has a fast release cycle and is in steady movement. If things do not work as expected, please consider contributing.

• Installation on Windows
• Installation on Ubuntu 14.04
• Installation on Fedora