Obtaining and Installing HeartSuite Core Secure

Download, installation steps, and preliminary setup for virtual machines.

Overview: HeartSuite Core Secure installation follows one of two paths depending on your deployment method. Both paths end at the Dashboard, where Phase 1 (System Verification) confirms that the system is ready for allowlisting.

Cloud Path

Launch a pre-configured cloud instance (e.g., AWS AMI, GCP image). The HeartSuite Core Secure kernel is already installed and Phase 1 (System Verification) auto-completes on first boot. The Dashboard appears immediately — skip ahead to the allowlisting queues.

Local Path

Download the HeartSuite Core Secure installer, run it, and reboot multiple times to build the initial allowlist of startup and shutdown programs. This path involves:

  1. Obtaining HeartSuite Core Secure — Download the installer from the website.
  2. VM Preparation — Configure GRUB settings for virtual machines on clouds.
  3. Installation Part 1 — Run the installer and reboot to load the kernel.
  4. Installation Part 2 — Auto-allowlist startup programs with hs-os-boot-setup.

After the final reboot cycle, the Dashboard appears and displays the Suggested Next Step to guide you into Phase 2 (Program Allowlisting).

Obtaining HeartSuite Core Secure

Download and acquire HeartSuite Core Secure distribution.

VM Preparation

Preliminary setup for virtual machines in the cloud.

Installing HeartSuite Core Secure – Part 1

Extract the HeartSuite Core Secure tar file, run the installer, and reboot to load the HeartSuite Core Secure kernel.

Installing HeartSuite Core Secure – Part 2

Auto-allowlisting essential startup programs with hs-os-boot-setup.


Last modified April 14, 2026: Update installation docs for heartsuite-install-bundle.sh and TUI flow (6174c69)