Installing Dokku on Windows 10

Dokku is a lightweight, open-source platform as a service (PaaS) that helps developers easily deploy and manage their applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Dokku on your Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 10 machine
• A stable internet connection
• Git installed on your system

Steps to Install Dokku

Follow the steps below to install Dokku on your Windows 10 machine:

1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing Windows + R on your keyboard, type cmd, and then click OK.
2. Run the following command to download the Dokku bootstrap script:

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dokku/dokku/v0.24.13/bootstrap.sh \
  --output bootstrap.sh

3. Next, run the bootstrap script using the following command:

bash bootstrap.sh

4. After running the bootstrap script, you will be prompted to enter your sudo password for the installation to continue. If you don't have sudo access on your machine, you won't be able to install Dokku.
5. Once the installation is complete, you can access the Dokku web console at http://localhost:2000 on your browser.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Dokku on your Windows 10 machine. Now you can use the platform to deploy and manage your applications. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official Dokku documentation at https://dokku.com/docs for further assistance.

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