Run a POA node on Windows (Simple)
This is a simplified and visually explained guide for running a node. If you feel confident with installing software and running commands through command prompt please find the the general guide here:
To begin this process there are three pieces of software that must be installed these are:
- .Net Framework
- Rust
- MongoDB
We will go through these in turn.
Firstly however we must explain some of the tool we will be using to install the pieces of software. The main componants of all three software will be installed like any other software. However some elements will be added
.Net is installed through the link:
This link should automatically download the SDK needed. If it does not please click the link in the below photo.
This can generally be done by double clicking the software on the bottom bar which should look like:
Running this software should bring up a screen like:
Proceed through the steps indicated in the the software installation. The installation may at points ask for permission to allow the app to make changes to your computer, if this happens select the yes option. Once the installation is complete select the close option.
Firstly we must install the C++ build tools for Visual Studion. To do this click on the link:
Then you must select the option displayed below.
This should automatically begin the download of rust. If this does not work use this link:
Once the installer is downloaded run it by opening the downloaded installer. When run several options should be availiable for the instalation. We must select the higlighted option in the below image.
After this option is checked press install. This installation may take a while. Once it is complete you will be required to restart your PC.
The download for Rust can be found at the link:
Then select the Download Rustup-init.exe (64-bit) as seen in the below image.
Once the download has completed run the downloaded installation package. This will open your command prompt. This will ask you whether you wish to proceed, continue by typing y and then enter.
The instalation will then ask what kind of install you wish to perform, select option 1 by typing 1 and then enter.
Once the download is complete the command prompt will look as below, press enter to complete the install.
Use the following link to gownload the MongoDB installer:
If that does not work use the link:
Select Windows under the operating system tab and MSI under the package.
Then open the installer which should open a window that looks like this:
Follow the links pressing next and accept the End-User License agreement. You will then be asked what kind of download you would like, select complete.
The installer will ask about Service configuration, leave as default as seen in the below image.
At the next step the installer will ask if you wish to install MongoDB compass, check the box that says Install MongoDB Compass as seen in the below image and click next.
On the final box select install, at this point the app may request permissions you must allow these to complete the download. This download may take a while.
Start by downloading the git installer using the following link:
The download should automatically start if it does not click the link in the image below.
Run the installer once the download is complete to bring up a window like below.
Use the settings in the following images (most are default settings):
Git is now installed on your PC