How to Install Riemann on Windows 10

Riemann is an open-source event processing system designed to handle real-time data feeds. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Riemann on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 operating system
• Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or higher
• Command prompt or PowerShell

Step 1: Download Riemann

1. Go to the Riemann website and navigate to the Downloads section.
2. Click on the Windows link to download the latest Riemann version for Windows. Alternatively, you can use this direct download link.

Step 2: Install Riemann

1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file to start the installation process.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation wizard.
3. The default installation directory is C:\riemann. You can change this directory if you prefer.
4. After the installation completes, open the command prompt or PowerShell.

Step 3: Start Riemann

1. In the command prompt or PowerShell, navigate to the Riemann installation directory using the following command:

cd C:\riemann

2. Start Riemann by running the following command:

bin\riemann.bat

3. You should see output indicating that Riemann has started successfully, and that it is listening for connections on port 5555.

Step 4: Verify Riemann is Running

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5555. This should display the Riemann dashboard.
2. If the dashboard displays correctly, then Riemann is running correctly on your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Riemann on Windows 10. By following these steps, you can start using Riemann to process real-time events and data feeds in your applications.

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