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Prerequisites

  • Have a computer/server running Windows (recommended: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or newer)
  • Have a copy of the latest Chariot MQTT Server zip file.

Installing Chariot MQTT Server

The Chariot MQTT Server can be installed on the Linux server by following these steps:

Transfer the zip file to the Windows server and unzip the file

Using the file transfer method of you choice, transfer the Chariot MQTT Server zip file to the WIndows server and unzip it as shown below:

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Run the install script

Navigate to the directory where the Chariot MQTT Server was unzipped and run the install script using the following commands

Code Block
C:\> cd C:\Program Files\Chariot
C:\Program Files\Chariot>install.bat

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An example of a success installation may look like the following:

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The Chariot MQTT Server should now be installed in the Windows server and will run automatically when the server is booted.

Start the Chariot MQTT Server

After the Chariot MQTT Server is installed, the Chariot daemon can be launched with the following command

Code Block
C:\Program Files\Chariot>serviceStart.bat

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Verify the Chariot MQTT Server installation

The status of the Chariot MQTT Server can be obtained by running the following script

Code Block
C:\Program Files\Chariot>status.bat

An example of a success running Chariot MQTT Server may look like the following:

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Additionally the Chariot MQTT Server Web UI can be accessed on port 8080.  Navigate to the server's URL in a browser and verify that the EULA page is shown.

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Stop the Chariot MQTT Server

Chariot daemon can be stopped by running the following script:

Code Block
C:\Program Files\Chariot>serviceStop.bat


Uninstall the Chariot MQTT Server

The Chariot MQTT Server can be uninstalled by running the following script:

Code Block
C:\Program Files\Chariot>uninstall.bat

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