System Readiness
Verify hardware and software requirements before deploying a local Hiero test network with Solo. Check system prerequisites, install Docker/Podman, configure platform-specific settings, and ensure your machine is ready.
Simple Solo Setup
Get started with Solo quickly. This section guides you through prerequisites, one-command deployment, network management, and cleanup. Perfect for developers and testers getting their first Hiero network running locally.
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Quickstart
Deploy a local Hiero test network with a single command using the Solo CLI. This guide covers installation, one-shot deployment, network verification, and accessing local service endpoints.
Managing Your Network
Learn how to start, stop, and restart consensus nodes, capture logs and diagnostics, and troubleshoot a running Solo network. Master day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting.
Upgrade Your Network
Learn how to upgrade an existing Solo network deployment to a newer Hiero version using the Solo CLI and verify compatibility before you begin.
Upgrading an existing Solo installation
Upgrade an existing Solo installation to the latest release - whether you installed via Homebrew or npm - and perform a clean reinstall when an upgrade leaves a broken or conflicting state.
Cleanup
Learn how to properly destroy a Solo network deployment, manage resource usage, and perform a full reset when the standard destroy command fails along with how to clean up resources safely and completely.