OpenShift CLI Setup on Windows

Prerequisites

• Windows operating system.
• PowerShell installed (version 5.1 or later recommended).
• OpenShift CLI (oc.exe) downloaded.

Steps to Set Up OpenShift CLI

1. Download the OpenShift CLI

• Visit OpenShift CLI Downloads.
• Download the oc CLI for Windows.

2. Create a Directory for the CLI

• Open PowerShell and run: New-Item -ItemType Directory {directory}

3. Move oc.exe to the Directory

• Place the oc.exe file in the {directory}.

4. Add the Directory to PATH

For the Current Session:

• Run the following command in PowerShell: $env:Path += ";{directory}"

For All Future Sessions:

• Run the following commands in PowerShell: $CurrentPath = [Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable('Path', [System.EnvironmentVariableTarget]::User) [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("Path", $CurrentPath + ";{directory}", [System.EnvironmentVariableTarget]::User)

5. Verify the Installation

• Open a new terminal and run: oc version
• You should see the version information for the oc CLI.

Notes

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify environment variables.
• If you encounter issues, restart your terminal or system to apply changes.

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Happy OpenShift-ing!