How To Install and Configure Elasticsearch

[Elasticsearch](http://www.elasticsearch.org/) is a platform for distributed search and analysis of data in real time. It’s popular due to its powerful features and focus on usability and scalability. Notably, Elasticsearch supports RESTful operations, such as HTTP GET and POST. This article will guide you through installing and configuring Elasticsearch. Choose your operating system below to get started.

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