# Documentation Nexus IQ Server 1.26

**Nexus IQ Server 1.26**

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# Chapter 6. IQ Server Setup

## 6.1. Installation

## 6.1.1. Starting the IQ Server

## 6.1.2. License Installation

## 6.1.3. IQ Server Directories

## 6.1.4. Running the IQ Server as a Service

## 6.2. Advanced Configuration

### 6.2.1. Initial Configuration of the IQ Server

### 6.2.2. Running the IQ Server Behind a HTTP Proxy Server

### 6.2.3. Setting the Base URL

### 6.2.4. Reverse Proxy Authentication

### 6.2.5. Appending a User Agent String

### 6.2.6. File Configuration

### 6.2.7. Email Configuration

### 6.2.8. Logging Configuration

### 6.2.9. HTTP Configuration

### 6.2.10. HTTPS/SSL

### 6.2.11. Anonymous Access

### 6.2.12. CSRF Protection

## 6.3. Backing Up the IQ Server

## 6.4. Upgrading the IQ Server

### 6.4.1. Upgrading from Version 1.17 or Earlier to Version 1.18 or Later

### 6.4.2. Upgrading from Version 1.15 or Earlier to Version 1.23 or Later

### 6.4.3. Upgrading from Version 1.16 or Earlier

### 6.4.4. Upgrading from Versions Earlier than 1.9.x

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| The topics discussed in this chapter require IQ Server with one of the following licenses: Lifecycle,<br>Firewall, or Auditor. |

The IQ Server allows you to create and store policies, manage access, set configuration items, and review the effect of your policies through a variety of reports.

In addition, it will be the centralized location for ensuring seamless integration to systems such as Eclipse, Hudson / Jenkins, and/or Nexus.

The following chapter will provide everything you need to install and deploy the IQ Server, as well as make sure you can setup and define access for your team.