Installing
For a first installation, start with the Quick start. These pages cover each part in full.
Where to run it
Section titled “Where to run it”| Windows | Linux | Docker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downloads | MSIs, self-contained | packages for x64 and ARM64, self-contained | images and a compose file |
| Database | SQL Server or PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL |
| Console sign-in | Windows, identity provider or local accounts | local accounts or identity provider | local accounts or identity provider |
| Guide | Windows | Linux | Docker |
Nodes and central servers can mix platforms: Linux nodes can report to a Windows central service, and the other way round.
In this section
Section titled “In this section”- Windows: the installers, their settings, unattended installs and service accounts.
- Linux: building, folders, systemd, settings and secrets.
- Docker: the compose file, volumes, more nodes and published images.
- The database: SQL Server or PostgreSQL, permissions, high availability and backups.
- HTTPS and certificates: CA certificates, the self-signed default, and how nodes trust the central service.
- Console sign-in: roles, Windows sign-in, identity providers and local accounts.
- Adding nodes: enrollment, approval, node keys, load balancers and draining.
- Several central servers: redundancy on one database, and protecting secrets.
- Upgrades and backups: upgrading without dropping traffic, and what to keep.