HowTo: Install and run GeneXus Next Desktop

Below are the requirements needed to install and run GeneXus Next Desktop in a deployment mode that provides a native frontend application on your OS (Mac ARM, Mac Intel, or Windows), along with the backend and the necessary services to enable interaction between them.

Requirements

• Software and hardware requirements:
  • Operating system: Windows or macOS
  • Install Rancher Desktop or Docker Desktop
    Notes:
    • While you can use Rancher Desktop for free, be sure to read the Docker Desktop license agreement to find out in which cases you can use it for free and when a paid subscription is required.
    • Only one should be installed. If possible, use Docker Desktop; otherwise, use Rancher Desktop. 
    • Configure Rancher or Docker to support containers with 6GB of RAM or more. Further details in How to set container memory in Rancher Desktop.

Download and Install

• Download the GeneXus Next Desktop setup for your operating system:
  • Setup for Mac ARM
  • Setup for Mac Intel
  • Setup for Windows
• Run the setup to install the native frontend application on your system, as well as the backend and the required services to enable interaction between them.

Run

• If you're using Rancher Desktop, make sure it is running before starting the GeneXus Next Desktop native application.
• If you're using Docker Desktop, run the GeneXus Next Desktop native application. The first time it runs, it will automatically start the containers (and download them if they're not already available). 

See Also

GeneXus Next Desktop Architecture when executed as a native application
GeneXus Next Desktop - Troubleshooting for installation and execution