OpenZiti is a software-defined perimeter (SDP) solution that provides secure and reliable connectivity for distributed applications. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install OpenZiti on Windows 10.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- PowerShell (version 5.0 or later)
- Git (optional)
Steps
- Download the latest release of OpenZiti from the official website: https://openziti.github.io/.
- Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a folder of your choice.
- Open a PowerShell terminal as an administrator.
- Press Windows key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- Alternatively, search for PowerShell in the Start menu, right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
- Navigate to the folder where you extracted OpenZiti using the
cd command.cd C:\path\to\openziti
- Run the following command to initialize the OpenZiti controller:
.\ziti-controller.ps1 -install
This will install and start the OpenZiti controller as a Windows service.
- (Optional) If you have Git installed, you can clone the OpenZiti samples repository to get started with examples:
git clone https://github.com/openziti/openziti-samples.git
- You can now start using OpenZiti by running the samples or building your own applications. Refer to the documentation on the official website for more information.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed OpenZiti on Windows 10. You can now use it to provide secure and reliable connectivity for your distributed applications.
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