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Install the Java agent on Windows using the MSI

Learn how to install and configure the MiNiFi Java agent on Windows by using the provided MSI.

  1. Download the MiNiFi Java installer in your PC through the paywall.


  2. Double-click the executable file.
    The HDF MiNiFi setup wizard appears, as shown in the following image:


  3. Configure the Java command option to the path of the java installation you would like to use.
  4. Click Install.
    Windows starts configuring NiFi MiNiFi, as shown in the following image:


  5. Click OK when installation completes.


  6. Search for services in the Start menu of your PC and open it, as shown in the following image:


    You can also run services by pressing [Windows key + R] and then typing services.msc in the Open field, as shown in the following image:


    After you click OK, the Services window appears.


  7. In the Services window, double-click Apache minifi.
    The Apache minifi Properties (Local Computer) window appears.
  8. Check the services setup and click OK.


  9. In the Task Manager window confirm whether the process is running.


  10. Exit or close the window when done.