How to Install Vigil-Server on Windows 10

Vigil is a monitoring and alerting system that can be used to track changes in your server. It is written in Rust and can be found on crates.io. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required for installing Vigil on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation of Vigil, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:

• Rust: You can install Rust from the official website here.
• Git Bash: Download and install Git Bash from the official website here.

Installation Steps

1. Open the Git Bash terminal on your computer.

2. Clone the Vigil repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/vigil-server/vigil
   

3. Change the directory to the Vigil directory:

   cd vigil
   

4. Build Vigil by running the following command:

   cargo build --release
   

   This may take some time as it will compile all the required dependencies.

5. Once the build is complete, navigate to the target directory:

   cd target/release
   

6. Run the Vigil server by executing the following command:

   ./vigil
   

7. You should see the following output in your terminal:

   Vigil server running on http://0.0.0.0:3030
   

8. Open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:

   http://localhost:3030
   

9. You should see the Vigil dashboard, where you can configure your monitors and alerts.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Vigil on your Windows 10 machine.

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