Introduction
This article provides details on how to install and uninstall Cerberus.
Requirements
To be able to use Cerberus you will need:
- Appropriate permissions to install a Windows service or run a console application.
- Access to a version equivalent instance of mysqldump.exe for your MariaDB or MySql server. If you are running MariaDB/MySql on Linux, you will need to manually obtain the corresponding version of mysqldump.exe.
- MariaDB or MySQL database user with global privileges of SELECT, SHOW DATABASES, RELOAD,LOCK TABLES and SHOW VIEW
Installation
Download the latest version of Cerberus and then extract the compressed file where you wish to store the application.
Installing as a Windows Service
- Open an elevated command prompt (search for 'cmd', right-click on 'Command Prompt', Select 'Run as Administrator'
- Move to the directory containing Cerberus
- Execute ./InstallService.bat
- This will install a Windows service called Cerberus
Uninstalling Cerberus
If you have not installed Cerberus as a Windows service, it may be removed by simply deleting its' host folder. If you have installed it as service, then remove the service prior to deleting the folder.
Removing Windows Service
- Open an elevated command prompt (search for 'cmd', right-click on 'Command Prompt', Select 'Run as Administrator'
- Move to the directory containing Cerberus
- Execute ./RemoveService.bat
Further Information
See the dedicated section of Support Knowledgebase for guidance on configuring and using Cerberus.