Hey everyone, I wanted to share something that might be useful for those of you running openHAB on Windows! I recently wrote a script to automate the update process for my openHAB 2.0 instance. It’s still a work in progress, but I thought I’d share it in case it helps someone or contributes to the documentation.
My setup is a bit different from the standard Unix-based update script. I’m using an Intel NUC28xx with Windows 10 on an SSD, and my folder structure is organized in a way that makes backups and updates easier. Here’s a quick overview of how it works:
- Download and Unzip the Snapshot: Place the new version in the designated folder.
- Backup and Clean Up: The script handles creating backups and temporary files during the update process.
- Batch File Execution: I created a batch file called
openHABupdate.batthat automates the entire process. - Stopping openHAB: The script ensures openHAB is stopped before proceeding with the update.
I included error handling and logging to make troubleshooting easier. The script is designed to be user-friendly, with clear prompts and instructions throughout the process. I hope this can save someone time or provide a starting point for their own automation!
If anyone has suggestions or improvements, I’d love to hear them. Happy automating! 