How to Install Octopussy on Windows 10

Octopussy is an open-source log server and collector that is used to collect, store and display logs in a web interface. In this tutorial, we will be learning how to install Octopussy on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10
• PowerShell

Steps

1. Firstly, download the Octopussy installation package from the official website.
2. Once you have downloaded the package, extract the contents of the package to a folder.
3. Open PowerShell in Administrator mode by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting Windows PowerShell (Admin).
4. Navigate to the extracted folder where you have placed the installation files.
5. Run the following command to install the dependencies first:

. .\install\requirement_windows.ps1

6. After the successful installation of dependencies, execute the following command to install Octopussy:

.\install.ps1

7. Now the installation wizard will start. Follow the installation wizard by clicking the Next button on each step.
8. On the third screen, select the components you want to install. The default selection will install all the components. Once you have selected the components, click the Next button.
9. On the fourth screen, select the installation directory and click the Next button. By default, it will be installed in C:\Octopussy.
10. On the fifth screen, select the database you want to use. Octopussy supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. Provide the details of the selected database and click the Next button.
11. On the sixth screen, select the web server you want to use. Octopussy supports Apache and Nginx web servers. Provide the details of the selected web server and click the Next button.
12. On the final screen, the installation summary will be displayed. Review the details and click the Install button to start the installation.
13. After the installation is complete, click the Finish button to exit the installation wizard.

You have successfully installed Octopussy on Windows 10. To start using Octopussy, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/octopussy. Provide the username and password that you have set during the installation to access the Octopussy web interface where you can start collecting, storing, and displaying logs.

Conclusion Octopussy is an excellent log server and collector that simplifies the tasks of collecting, storing and displaying logs in a web interface. By following the above steps, you can easily install Octopussy on your Windows 10 machine and start using its features.

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