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title: Overview
description: "In this chapter we will be installing the Ontology Management (ONT) Cell. # Order of Installation The basic steps that will be taken during this installation are as follows: **Step 1:**   Stop services (WildFly) **Step 2:**   Edit Ontology…"
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updated: "2026-09-15"
category: "i2b2 Installation Guide / Chapter 4. Server Install Guide / B. Legacy Approach - Build Each Cell from Source / Chapter 9. Ontology Management (ONT) Cell Install / 9.2 Ontology Installation Overview"
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# Overview

In this chapter we will be installing the Ontology Management (ONT) Cell.

# Order of Installation

The basic steps that will be taken during this installation are as follows:

**Step 1:**   Stop services (WildFly)

**Step 2:**   Edit Ontology configuration files

**Step 3:**   Deploy the Ontology Cell

**Step 4:**   Start services (WildFly)

**Step 5:**   Update ONT Data in i2b2 Admin

**Step 6:**   Verify installation

Important

The details of what is to be done for each step are defined in the different sections within this chapter. It is important to follow steps in the order they are defined and not to skip any of them unless otherwise noted.