How to Install Bonobo Git Server on Windows 10

Bonobo Git Server is a web application that provides a user-friendly interface for managing Git repositories. It is an open-source project that runs on Windows operating system.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Bonobo Git Server on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before you start, please make sure you have the following installed on your Windows 10 computer:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or higher
• Internet Information Services (IIS)

Step 1: Download Bonobo Git Server

The first step of installing Bonobo Git Server is to download the installation file from the official website: https://bonobogitserver.com/. Click on the Download button and select the appropriate version based on your operating system. In this case, choose Bonobo.Git.Server.X.X.X.X.msi for Windows.

Step 2: Install Bonobo Git Server

1. Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation process.
2. Read and accept the license agreement and click Next.
3. Choose the installation directory for Bonobo Git Server or use the default location and click Next.
4. Select the web application port number. The default port number is 80, but you can change it to any other port number. Click Next to continue.
5. Choose the type of database you want to use to store the repository data. Bonobo Git Server supports two types of databases: SQLite and SQL Server. Select the desired option and click Next.
6. If you choose to use SQL Server, you need to provide the connection string to your database. Fill in the required fields and click Test Connection to make sure the connection is successful. Click Next to continue.
7. Verify that all settings are correct and click Install to start the installation process.
8. Once the installation is complete, click Finish.

Step 3: Configure Bonobo Git Server

1. Open IIS Manager on your Windows 10 computer.
2. Expand the Sites folder and find the Bonobo Git Server website. By default, the website should be located at Default Web Site/Bonobo Git Server.
3. Right-click on the website and select Edit Bindings.
4. Click Add to add a new binding.
5. In the Add Site Binding dialog box, select the type of binding you want to use. By default, Bonobo Git Server uses HTTP. Click OK to continue.
6. In the IP Address field, select All Unassigned and fill in the Port number you specified during installation. Click OK to save your changes.
7. Right-click on the Bonobo Git Server website and select Manage Application -> Advanced Settings.
8. In the Advanced Settings dialog box, locate the Physical Path field and click Browse.
9. Navigate to the folder where you installed Bonobo Git Server and select the wwwroot folder. The full path should be something like this: C:\Program Files\Bonobo Git Server\wwwroot. Click OK to close the dialog box.
10. Restart IIS to apply the changes.

Step 4: Access Bonobo Git Server

1. Open your web browser and enter the URL of your Bonobo Git Server website: http://localhost:port/bonobo.
2. You should see the Bonobo Git Server login page. Enter your username and password to sign in.
3. Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Bonobo Git Server on your Windows 10 computer.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure Bonobo Git Server on Windows 10. With this web application, you can easily manage your Git repositories and collaborate with your team members.

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