Installing Sensu on Windows 11

Sensu is a monitoring tool that is used to monitor the performance and health of servers, applications, and infrastructure. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Sensu on Windows 11.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Windows 11 operating system running on your system.
• A 64-bit x86 processor.
• At least 4 GB of available space on the hard drive.
• Administrative access to install the software.

Step 2: Install Git

Sensu requires Git to pull the Sensu code from GitHub. If you don't already have Git installed on your system, follow these steps:

1. Download Git from https://git-scm.com/download/win.
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Git.
3. Make sure to select the option to add Git to your system PATH during the installation process.

Step 3: Download Sensu

Now that Git is installed on your system, it's time to download the Sensu code from GitHub. Follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt by pressing Win + R and typing "cmd" in the Run dialog.
2. Clone the Sensu code from GitHub by typing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/sensu/sensu-go.git

3. Once the cloning process is complete, navigate to the downloaded Sensu folder by typing the following command:

cd sensu-go

Step 4: Install Sensu

Now that we have downloaded Sensu from GitHub, it's time to install the software. Follow these steps:

1. Run the installer by typing the following command:

.\sensu-backend-windows-amd64.exe install

2. The installer will configure and install Sensu as a Windows service. You can start and stop the service from the Windows Services control panel.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have installed Sensu on your Windows 11 system. You can now use Sensu to monitor the performance and health of your servers, applications, and infrastructure.

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