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 Install Java 8 as described at https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/install/install_overview.html.
 
 ### Installation
-#### MariaDB
-Install MariaDB as described at https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/binary-packages/.
+#### PostgreSQL
+Install PostgreSQL as described at https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-and-use-postgresql-on-ubuntu-16-04
 
-After installation you need to create the meta database:
+After installation you need to connect to the default postgres database:
 
-    mysql -u root -pmysql
-    CREATE DATABASE IF NOT EXISTS system_console;
+    sudo -i -u postgres psql
     
 ## Multi-tenancy
 Multi-tenancy is reached by providing separate data storage on a per tenant basis.