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Akeneo PIM
Akeneo Installation Guide
Install Akeneo PIM with Docker or a manual server setup—plus dataset customization and translation packs, with every official docs link included.
Official docs hub
2 paths
Docker or manual
CE / EE
Editions covered
Docs
Linked end-to-end
You can install Akeneo PIM through Docker (best for local development) or perform a classic manual installation on a prepared Linux server.
This Spygar guide mirrors the official Install Akeneo PIM documentation and keeps every required link one click away. Use the sidebar to jump between Docker, manual setup, dataset customization, translation packs, and a post-install checklist we use on client projects.
Manual on a server
Debian/Ubuntu system prep, then CE/EE install, jobs, and security.
Datasets & locales
Minimal vs Icecat fixtures, custom catalogs, and translation packs.
Production readiness
Job workers, scheduling, Events API, and hardening practices.
Steps
Follow this path
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01
Pick an install path
Docker for local/dev; manual for dedicated servers and production-like hosts.
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02
Follow edition rules
CE uses composer create-project or archive; EE uses Partner Portal archives and composer install.
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03
Bootstrap catalog data
Choose minimal, Icecat, or your own dataset—then add translation packs if needed.
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04
Start workers & verify
Run job consumers, clear caches, and smoke-test login + import/export.
Commands
Example commands
Documentation
Required official links
Stack & tools
Akeneo CE
Akeneo EE
Docker
PHP 8.1+
MySQL
Elasticsearch
Node/Yarn
What you walk away with
- Clear CE vs EE install choice
- Bookmarked official docs for every step
- Next actions for dataset and locales
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