Installing GoCD on Windows 10

GoCD is an open-source continuous delivery tool that helps to automate the process of building, testing and deploying software. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GoCD on a Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before you can install GoCD, you will need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Java 8 or higher
• A web browser (Chrome or Firefox is recommended)
• Administrative privileges on your Windows machine

Step 1: Download the GoCD Installer

The first step in the installation process is to download the GoCD installer from the official website.

1. Open your web browser and go to http://www.go.cd/download/.
2. Click on the "Windows" button to download the installer for Windows.
3. Save the downloaded file to an easily accessible location on your computer.

Step 2: Install GoCD

Once you have downloaded the GoCD installer, you can proceed to install it on your Windows 10 machine.

1. Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation process.
2. The GoCD installer will prompt you to choose a language. Select your preferred language and click "OK".
3. Review the license agreement and click "Accept" to continue.
4. Choose the installation location and click "Install" to begin the installation process.
5. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to exit the installer.

Step 3: Start GoCD Server

Now that you have installed GoCD, you need to start the GoCD server.

1. Press the "Windows" key on your keyboard.
2. Type "GoCD Server" and select "GoCD Server" from the search results.
3. The GoCD server console will open in your default web browser.

Step 4: Create GoCD Agent

After starting the GoCD server, you need to create a GoCD agent.

1. Open a new tab in your web browser and enter the server URL. The default URL is http://localhost:8153/go/.
2. Click on the "Agents" tab and then click "Environments".
3. Click "Add Environment" and give it a name.
4. Click "Add Agent" and give it a name and IP address of the machine on which you want to run the agent. Select the environment you created in the previous step.
5. After creating the agent, you will need to download and install it on the machine you specified in the previous step.

Step 5: Configure GoCD

Now that you have installed and started the GoCD server and agent, you need to configure it to suit your needs.

1. Open your web browser and enter the server URL. The default URL is http://localhost:8153/go/.
2. Click on the "Admin" tab and start configuring your pipelines.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed GoCD on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use it to automate your process of building, testing and deploying software.

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