InfluxDB is a popular open-source time series database that is used for storing and analyzing large amounts of data in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install InfluxDB on Windows 10.
Before we begin, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
The first step is to download the latest version of InfluxDB from the official website [https://portal.influxdata.com/downloads/]. Scroll down and click on the "Windows" button under the "InfluxDB OSS" section. This will initiate the download of a compressed ZIP file.
Once the download is complete, go to the directory where the ZIP file is saved and extract it to a location of your choice.
Now, open PowerShell as an administrator and navigate to the directory where InfluxDB was extracted to. In our example, we will assume that InfluxDB was extracted to the C:\InfluxDB directory.
Now, run the following command in PowerShell to install InfluxDB:
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cd C:\InfluxDB\influxdb-1.8.2-1
PS C:\InfluxDB\influxdb-1.8.2-1>.\influxd.exe
This will start the InfluxDB server and its database. You should see a message like the one below:
InfluxDB starting, version 1.8.2, branch 1.8.x, commit 52cf20dab3e3e9092f2c53e661118f18e5c5a5a5
To verify that InfluxDB has been installed correctly, launch a web browser and go to http://localhost:8086. You should see a message like the one below:
{"name":"mydb","version":"1.8.2","commit":"52cf20dab3e3e9092f2c53e661118f18e5c5a5a5"}
Congratulations! You have successfully installed InfluxDB on Windows 10.
We hope that this tutorial has helped you to install InfluxDB on your Windows 10 system. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official InfluxDB documentation or the community forums for assistance.
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