JFrog Xray, first released in July 2016, is a tool designed to perform deep recursive scans of artifacts in Artifactory repositories to identify issues and vulnerabilities. It is structured as a system of nine microservices, including a central Xray Server that communicates with Artifactory and external services to gather vulnerability data. For optimal performance, it's recommended to enhance CPU power, increase file descriptor limits, and ensure correct configuration of the Xray base URL for smooth operation. The installation process is user-friendly, whether via Docker or Linux, and the application can operate in both online and offline modes depending on security policies. These best practices, along with screencasts for setting file descriptor limits and using Xray Health Diagnostics, aim to enhance the installation process and performance of JFrog Xray.