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3.2 Install

You'll need to collect the following information before beginning the installation.

If you want to use Bro's periodic email report feature, you'll also need:

Bro is very easy to install. Just log in as root, and type:

     ./configure

or to install Bro in a location other than /usr/local/bro, use:

     ./configure --prefix=/path/to/bro

and then type:

     make
     make install

To update an existing Bro installation with new binaries and standard policy file, instead of 'make install' do a 'make update'. This will preserve all your local customizations.