Win: 4. Start Graphlytic

Graphlytic depends on Neo4j so if you start applications manually there is need to start Neo4j first.

1. Start Neo4j

How to start Neo4j see Neo4j installation manual. It is strictly recommended to follow instructions at Neo4j manual. Here is short description how to start Neo4j but use this description with care.

1.1. Start Neo4j from console

If you installed Neo4j from zip file, follow instructions

  1. Start command prompt

  2. Go into NEO4J_HOME\bin directory (for example: cd c:\Programs\neo4j-community-2.1.4\bin)

  3. Execute Neo4j.bat

  4. From this moment Neo4j database will starts. If you use default Neo4j configuration Neo4j database will be accessible only from localhost (recommended).

  5. Do not close started java console. Closing will cause stopping Graphlytic.

  6. Check Neo4j from your browser at: http://localhost:7474/

  7. if you start database for the first time:

    • there will be a request for authentication. Use name: neo4j and password: neo4j

  8. if this is not a first start:

    • there will be a request for authentication. Enter valid password for user neo4j

1.2. Start Neo4j by shortcut

If you installed Neo4j from exe file use created shortcut to start Neo4j.

  1. Execute Neo4j shortcut from start menu.

  2. From this moment Neo4j database will starts. If you use default Neo4j configuration Neo4j database will be accessible only from localhost (recommended).

  3. Check Neo4j from your browser at: http://localhost:7474/

  4. if you start database for the first time:

    • there will be a request for authentication. Use name: neo4j and password: neo4j

  5. if this is not a first start:

    • there will be a request for authentication. Enter valid password for user neo4j

2. Start Graphlytic

  1. Start command prompt

  2. Go into Graphlytic home directory (for example: cd c:\Programs\graphlytic\)

  3. Execute graphlytic.bat

  4. Do not close command prompt. Closing will cause stopping Graphlytic.

  5. Wait several seconds and access Graphlytic from browser at: http://localhost:8080/

  6. Follow instructions in First login to find out how to log into system.