How to Install Corteza on Windows 11

Corteza is a multi-functional open-source platform that provides a range of enterprise-grade applications that can be used to manage customer relationships, projects, and more. Here's a tutorial for Windows 11 users on how to install Corteza.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Corteza on Windows 11, make sure that you have the following:

Windows 11 installed on your computer.
A browser that supports JavaScript.
At least 2GB of RAM.

Steps to Install Corteza on Windows 11

Follow these steps to install Corteza on Windows 11:

Step 1: Install Docker Desktop

Corteza is packaged in a Docker container. Therefore, you'll need to install Docker Desktop first. Follow the below steps to install Docker Desktop:

Go to the Docker Desktop website.
Download the installation file for Windows 11.
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions given on the screen.

Step 2: Create a New Directory

Create a new directory where you'll place your Corteza data. Follow the below steps to create a new directory:

Click on the Windows button and search for "cmd."
Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."
Type the following command and press enter:
```
mkdir corteza-data
```
The new directory will be created in your C:\ drive with the name "corteza-data."

Step 3: Run the Corteza Container

Run the Corteza container using the following command:

docker run -p 80:80 -p 443:443 --name corteza -e CORTEZA_HOSTNAME=yourdomain.com -v ${PWD}/corteza-data:/data cortezaproject/corteza-server

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your own domain name.

Step 4: Configure Nginx

To access your Corteza installation over HTTPS, you'll need to configure Nginx. Follow the below steps:

Install Nginx on your Windows 11 system.
Open the Nginx configuration file located at C:\Program Files\nginx\conf\nginx.conf.

Add the following code to the http block:

server {
    listen       443;
    server_name  yourdomain.com;

    ssl                  on;
    ssl_certificate      corteza.crt;
    ssl_certificate_key  corteza.key;

    location / {
        proxy_pass          http://localhost:8000;
        proxy_set_header    Host             $host;
        proxy_set_header    X-Real-IP        $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header    X-Forwarded-For  $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
    }
}

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your own domain name.

Generate SSL certificates using the following command:

cd "C:\Program Files\nginx\conf\"

openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout corteza.key -out corteza.crt

Restart Nginx using the following command:
```
net stop nginx 
net start nginx
```

Step 5: Access Corteza

Once you've completed the above steps, launch your browser and go to https://yourdomain.com.

You should see the Corteza login screen. Login using your username and password.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Corteza on your Windows 11 system.