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How TO Install Multiple Instance of Node using NVM on Windows 7

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To Install Multiple Instance of Node using NVM on Windows 7
NVM stands for Node version manager & as you might have guessed with name, it is used to control Nodejs versions installed on our system. It is a command line utility, which allows us to use & switch between multiple versions of Nodejs. In this tutorial, we will cover the installation of Multiple Instance of Node using NVM on Windows 7

Installation

Download nvm from it' s official site and Run the setup of nvm
download_nvm
click next to start nvm setup
nvm_setup
Accept the license terms and click next
license_acceptance
select installation location and click next
location_install
select node installation location and click next
installation_location
click install to install NVM
nvm_install
Now, Click on finish to complete the installation
complete_installation
Next, we have to add PATH of nvm installed location in Environment Variable. Go To Local disk C: --> users--> admin--> Appdata--> Roaming--> nvm, copy location
nvm_path
Next, open computer properties
computer_properties
In properties, choose advanced system settings
system_setiing
In advanced system settings, click on Environment Variable
evirnment_variable
In the Environment Variable, choose the path in System variables and click edit
choose_path
Add nvm installed location path (which we copied) in Variable value and click ok
installa_location
Open command prompt
open_cmd
To check Nvm, enter " nvm -version"
nvm_version
You will see the following output of nvm version command
version_output

Now, we are going to install NODE, using a command " nvm install 6.14.1"
6.14.1 indicates the version of node
node_version
Installation of node complete
installation_complete
Now, check for nvm maintain node list using a command " nvm list"
maintain_nvm
Now, we are going to install NODE 8.11.1, using a command nvm install 8.11.1
8.11.1 indicates the version of node
node_install
Installation of node complete now
installation_complete
Now, check for nvm maintain node list using a command nvm list
maintain_nvm
Now, If you want to use NODE 6.14.1, then give the following command nvm use 6.14.1
node_use
To check, node version and npm version, give the following command
&bull node -v
&bull npm -v
nvm_node_version


Now, If you want to use NODE 8.11.1, then give the following command
nvm use 8.11.1
node_use
To check, node version and npm version, give the following command
&bull node -v
&bull npm -v
nvm_node_version

with this, the method to Install Multiple Instance of Node using NVM on Windows 7 comes to an end.

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

I install npm using nvm by doing 'nvm install 6.11.2'. It said the installation is successful. But when I execute 'npm' in my prompt. It said command not found?

A

You need to open a new command prompt to pick up the new environment variables.

Q

Do you need to be a member to implement the NVM specification(s)?

A

No, the specifications are open for use by the industry at large and are available at http://nvmexpress.org/specifications/

Q

What is the NVM Express Management Interface?

A

NVMe-MI is the command set and architecture for out of band management of NVM Express storage . NVMe-MI offers and industry standard way to manage NVMe devices in a much broader range of oper

Q

how to uninstall any instance?

A

Us ethe following command to uninstall any instances
#nvm uninstall 8.9.4

Q

What si NVM & its uses?

A

NVM stands for Node version manager & as you might have guessed with name, it is used to control Nodejs versions installed on our system. It is a command line utility, which allows us to use & switch between multiple versions of Nodejs.

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