How to install Solr 5.3.1 on Ubuntu 14.04

Step 1: Installing Java

Solr requires Java, so we will install it if you didn't install it before

First, use apt-get to install python-software-properties:

sudo apt-get install python-software-properties

Install the latest version of Java 8 instead of using the default-jdk or default-jre packages

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java

You will need to press ENTER to accept adding the repository to your index.

Update the source list and install Java8:

sudo apt-get update 

sudo apt-get install oracle-java8-installer

Step 2: Installing Solr

We will begin by downloading the Sorl distribution

wget http://apache.mirror1.spango.com/lucene/solr/5.3.1/solr-5.3.1.tgz

Extract the service installation file: 

tar xzf solr-5.3.1.tgz solr-5.3.1/bin/install_solr_service.sh --strip-components=2 

Install Solr as a service using the script: 

bash ./install_solr_service.sh solr-5.3.1.tgz

Check if the server is running: 

sudo service solr status

Step 3: Creating a Collection

Solr canhave mutiple collections, so you can create a collection by browser at this address: http://localhost:8983/solr/#/~cores or by command:

sudo su - solr -c "/opt/solr/bin/solr create -c collection_name -n data_driven_schema_configs"

Note: Options of solr service

/etc/init.d/solr {start|stop|restart|status} 

Or

sudo service solr  {start|stop|restart|status}