The Complete Guide to Installing and Configuring BugTracker.NET

The Complete Guide to Installing and Configuring BugTracker.NET

BugTracker.NET is a free, open-source bug tracking system that is simple, powerful, and easy to deploy. It runs on the Microsoft web platform, utilizing ASP.NET and SQL Server. This guide will walk you through the entire process of setting up and customizing BugTracker.NET for your team. System Requirements

Before starting, ensure your server or local machine has the necessary software components installed.

Operating System: Windows Server (2012 or later) or Windows ⁄₁₁ for local development. Web Server: Internet Information Services (IIS).

Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework (version 4.5 or higher).

Database: Microsoft SQL Server (Express, Standard, or Enterprise editions). Step 1: Download and Extract the Software

First, you need to acquire the application files from the official source.

Go to the official BugTracker.NET page on GitHub or SourceForge. Download the latest stable release zip file.

Extract the contents of the zip file to a permanent directory on your web server (e.g., C:\inetpub\wwwroot\btnet). Step 2: Create the SQL Server Database

BugTracker.NET requires a database to store user credentials, configuration settings, and bug reports.

Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your database instance.