ZenTao is an open-source project management software designed for agile teams. It is a powerful platform that supports project management, issue tracking, and team collaboration. If you are looking to use ZenTao on your Windows 11 computer, this guide will walk you through the installation process step-by-step.
Before installing ZenTao on Windows 11, you will need to ensure that your computer meets the following requirements:
Go to the ZenTao website at https://www.zentao.pm and click the "Download" button. Choose the Windows version and the latest Stable version of ZenTao that you want to install.
You need to install Apache server on your computer to run ZenTao. You can download the Apache server from the Apache website, and then install it by following the installation wizard.
After installing the Apache server, you need to install PHP on your computer. You can download PHP from the PHP website, and then extract the downloaded file to the C:\ drive.
Now you need to configure the Apache server to work with PHP. Open the folder where you installed Apache (by default, it should be C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs) and create a new folder named "zentao". Copy the "www" folder from the ZenTao ZIP file to the "zentao" folder you just created.
Now you need to test the Apache server to make sure that it is working with PHP. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/zentao/www/index.php. If you see the ZenTao page, you have set up the Apache server and PHP correctly.
ZenTao requires a MySQL database to store information. You can create a database using the MySQL command line or by using a GUI tool like phpMyAdmin.
After creating the MySQL database, you can now install ZenTao. Navigate to http://localhost/zentao/www/install.php in your web browser to start the installation wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.
After completing the installation, navigate to http://localhost/zentao/www/index.php to access the ZenTao dashboard. Log in with the default account (admin/123456) to begin using ZenTao.
Installing ZenTao on Windows 11 is a relatively simple process. With these steps, you can quickly set up an agile project management platform on your computer and start collaborating with your team.
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