Install
Choose your Cortex Archive installation method. The Cortex Installer is recommended for Windows Server and IIS deployments - it automates the majority of setup. Docker and manual options are available if your environment requires them. If you're not sure which path fits, contact Synapse Software support.
Download Cortex
All Cortex releases, including the Cortex Installer, are available at:
https://releases.synapsesoftware.com/
We strongly recommend using the installer unless you have a specific reason to do a fully manual deployment. If you would like guided assistance during installation, you can book time with our install team.
Recommended. Automates IIS setup, application pool configuration, file deployment, and upgrades.
For Windows Server / IIS deployments that need manual configuration.
For Kubernetes or managed container services (Azure Container Apps, AWS ECS, etc.).
Cortex is a .NET application - start here if neither IIS nor containers fit your environment.
Configure connections to your source systems, either through the installer or in-app.
If you hit issues during installation.