How to Install Zenko CloudServer on Windows 11

Zenko CloudServer is a software solution that provides a unified API for accessing data across multiple cloud storage platforms. It enables developers to deploy and manage cloud storage infrastructure in a cost-effective manner. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Zenko CloudServer on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Windows 11 operating system
• Node.js version 10 or later installed on your system
• Git installed on your system

Steps for Installing Zenko CloudServer

Follow the steps below to install Zenko CloudServer on your Windows 11 system.

Step 1: Clone the Zenko CloudServer Repository

First, you need to clone the Zenko CloudServer repository using Git. To do this, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell window and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/scality/cloudserver.git

This command will download the Zenko CloudServer source code to your local system.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the cloudserver directory using the command prompt or terminal. Then, run the following command to install the required dependencies:

npm install

This command will download and install all the dependencies required by Zenko CloudServer.

Step 3: Set Up the Configuration File

You need to create a configuration file to define the cloud storage providers that you want to use with Zenko CloudServer. To do this, navigate to the config directory and create a new file called cloudserver.conf.json. Add the following JSON code to this file:

{
  "provider": "aws_s3",
  "aws_s3": {
    "accessKey": "<access_key_here>",
    "secretKey": "<secret_key_here>",
    "region": "us-east-1"
  }
}

Replace <access_key_here> and <secret_key_here> with your AWS access key and secret key respectively.

Step 4: Start Zenko CloudServer

Finally, run the following command to start Zenko CloudServer:

npm start

This command will start the Zenko CloudServer instance on your local system. You should see output similar to the following:

Zenko-CloudServer running on port 8000

This indicates that the server is running and ready to accept API requests.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Zenko CloudServer on Windows 11. With Zenko CloudServer, you can manage your cloud storage infrastructure in a cost-effective manner, and with a unified API.

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