I just spend 3 days and I can not start teamcity in my computer.
Hi,
When I install software, I expect it to run quickly and smoothly. Unfortunately, TeamCity is not user-friendly for beginners. I had no idea that a database server was required. If database setup is necessary, users should be warned before the installation begins. Additionally, if Java is missing from the system, the installer should notify users beforehand.
There are no clear tutorials on how to set up the required database. Users must first learn what a database is and how to install it properly, which adds unnecessary complexity. While there is documentation available, I find it difficult to understand. Here’s the link I’ve been referring to: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/teamcity/set-up-external-database.html
I’ve spent three days trying to get TeamCity up and running on my computer, but I still can't get it to work. I'm considering either giving up or investing even more time to resolve these issues.
I hope the TeamCity team can take this feedback into consideration.
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Sorry to hear about your experience and I wish you had reached out sooner. An external database is not required to set up TeamCity and there are several tutorials available to help with the installation, including a quick setup guide here: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/teamcity/quick-setup-guide.html.
May I ask what operating system you are using to install TeamCity?
Hi Eric,
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm using Windows 11. I watched a few installation tutorials, but I haven't had any luck so far.
I'll spend more time on the SQL database installation since the default one didn't work for me. If I still can't figure it out, I'll reach out to support for help.
Are you using the Windows installer or tar.gz installation?
I just used the Windows installer.
The Windows installer includes Amazon Corretto as a bundled version of Java, so there is no need to install Java or MS SQL separately.
What happens when you run TeamCity? Are you running it as a Windows service?
Hi Eric,
I followed the tutorial for setting up an external database for MS SQL, and it's running now. However, I haven't had a chance to test it with the Java version yet. Even though I installed the Corretto version, I might have made a mistake during the setup. On the bright side, I've learned a bit about databases, thanks to TeamCity!
In some tutorials, they install the default database directly, and it seems to work fine, but when I tried it, it didn’t work as expected. Even when I tried it on another computer in the office, I encountered the same issue.
We will be experimenting with TeamCity in the office. If I run into trouble on other computers, I’ll report it again.
Thanks!
Hi,
I don't understand what issue you're facing. The Windows installer contains an installation wizard. As long as you use this installation wizard, the bundled Java and internal database are automatically configured and set up for you. Please share some details on where you are getting stuck and I would be happy to help get you moving in the right direction.
There is no need to install Java, if you're using the Windows installer. There will be a bundled Java located in
<teamcity installation directory>/jre. TeamCity will use this Java by default, without any need to do anything further.What tutorial is this that is telling you to install a “default database directly”? The internal database requires no manual installation or configuration by the user. It is set up by the installation wizard when you run the Windows installer.