Basic Installation

How to download and install Radiator

Basic Installation

Overview

Radiator is distributed as a packaged application ready for deployment on your infrastructure. The installation process is straightforward and depends on your chosen deployment method.

Download

Contact Radiator Software to obtain the appropriate package for your environment:

Container images (Docker/Podman)
Linux packages (DEB, RPM)
Source distributions

Installation

Once you have downloaded the appropriate package:

Review the package documentation - Each package includes specific installation instructions tailored to that distribution method
Follow the included setup guide - The package contains step-by-step instructions for your platform
Complete initial configuration - Use the included examples to set up your first AAA configuration

System Requirements

Before installing, review the Radiator Sizing guide to understand resource requirements and plan your deployment appropriately. This helps ensure optimal performance for your expected load.

What's Included

Each Radiator package includes:

The Radiator server binary
Dictionary files for RADIUS protocols
Example configurations
Installation-specific documentation
Management UI components

Next Steps

After installation:

Introduction to Configuration - Learn how Radiator configuration works
Access the Management UI to begin configuring your server

Getting Help

If you encounter issues during installation, refer to the package-specific documentation or contact Radiator Software support.