# Learning Jenkins, 01-02: Install Jenkins on Windows

## Prerequisites
The target system should be running a recent version of the Windows operating system.

You may need to have Administrative permission on the target system.

## Installation
- Download and install [Java OpenJDK 11](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/java/openjdk/download); select "Install JAVA_HOME environment variable" when prompted
- Download and install [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads); select all defaults
- Download and install [Jenkins](https://jenkins.io/download/); select all defaults

## Using the Initial Admin Password
- Open a browser window to [http://localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080)
- Copy the path to the file containing the initial admin password
- Use notepad or another text editor to open the file
- Copy the initial admin password from the file
- Back in the browser window, paste in the password and proceed with the setup