Installing and Upgrading

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Installing

The first step is to install the Personal Data Warehouse on your Windows computer.

• Choose one of the three following methods:

  • Download from Github https://github.com/BlazorData-Net/PersonalDataWarehouse
  • Download from the Microsoft Store
  • Use Winget for a quick command-line installation. In your terminal run: winget install "Personal Data Warehouse"

Upgrading

You can upgrade your installation of the Personal Data Warehouse on your computer without losing any personal data or settings.

• Choose one of the three following methods:

  • Download from Github https://github.com/BlazorData-Net/PersonalDataWarehouse
  • Download from the Microsoft Store
  • Use Winget for a quick command-line installation. In your terminal run: winget install "Personal Data Warehouse"



• Install following the normal installation procedure

  • Your data and settings are stored in the "Documents\PersonalDataWarehouser" folder. This folder is not removed when the application is upgraded or uninstalled.

Settings

The Settings tab provides access to the configuration options.

• Database Management

  • You can create unlimited databases. However, the "default" database cannot be deleted.

  • Databases, and all their associated files, are stored as folders in your "Documents\PersonalDataWarehouser" folder.



• AI Settings

  • While not required, configuing AI will enable AI assistance with creating views, KQL code, and modifying reports. The supported AI services are as follows;

    • OpenAI

    • Azure OpenAI

    • LM Studio (local AI)

    • Ollama (local AI)

• Logs

  • A log of all operations is avaliable on the Logs tab.

  • When there is an error, check the Logs for information on what went wrong, this will provide valuable information to allow you to resolve any issues.