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title: Overview
description: "# Step 2: Configure the build properties for the CRC Cell. The **second step** in the cell configuration process is to edit the **build.properties** file for edu.harvard.i2b2.crc. During this step you need to set the *jboss.home* and *axis2.war.name* properties for…"
url: "https://i2b2.org/docs/10-4-1-configure-crc-build-properties/"
updated: "2026-09-15"
category: "i2b2 Installation Guide / Chapter 4. Server Install Guide / B. Legacy Approach - Build Each Cell from Source / Chapter 10. Data Repository (CRC) Cell Install / 10.4 Configuration / 10.4.1 Configure CRC Build Properties"
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# Overview

# Step 2: Configure the build properties for the CRC Cell.

The **second step** in the cell configuration process is to edit the **build.properties** file for edu.harvard.i2b2.crc. During this step you need to set the *jboss.home* and *axis2.war.name* properties for your environment.

 

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Steps to update build.properties

1. At the command prompt type the following:

  **Linux Command**

open build.properties

  **Windows Command**

build.properties

2. The **build.properties** file will open. Set the following properties to reflect your environment:

  **Build Properties File**

jboss.home=*YOUR_JBOSS_HOME_DIR*

axis2.war.name=i2b2.war

3. Save the changes and close the file.