Install Neptune DXP - Open Edition on Windows

This installation procedure describes the basic minimum steps required to run Neptune DXP - Open Edition locally for nonproductive purposes.

Data loss

By default, all data is stored locally using SQLite.

If you delete the installation folder, your data will be lost and cannot be recovered.

We recommend the following:

  • Use SQLite only for temporary testing or evaluations.

  • Back up the SQLite folder regularly.

  • Use a dedicated database, for example, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, for anything beyond short-term evaluation from the start of development. This will avoid any migration efforts later on.

For more information, see Database configuration for Neptune DXP - Open Edition.

Procedure

  1. Download the latest version of Neptune DXP - Open Edition from the product download section on Neptune DXP Portal.

  2. Unzip the ZIP file.

    Neptune DXP - Open Edition is delivered as an executable file, including all required resources to run most use cases.

  3. Open the unzipped folder and double-click on the executable planet9-win file.

    Result: The Windows notification Windows protected your PC will show.

  4. Select the hyperlink More info.

  5. To execute the planet9-win file, select Run Anyway.

    Result: The command line interface opens and shows Neptune DXP - Open Edition going online.

  6. Check in your installation folder that the following additional folders were added: db, webapp, config, and log.

  7. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080.

    If the command line interface is closed, the node session will be terminated, and you will lose access to the platform via the browser.

    1. The default username is admin.

    2. The default password is admin.

  8. You can safely end your session using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+C in the command line interface.