How to Install StatPing.ng on Arch Linux

StatPing.ng is an open-source network monitoring tool that allows users to get real-time alerts, monitor uptime and downtime, and track the status of different networks. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install StatPing.ng on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to ensure that you have the following:

Step 1: Update System Packages

The first step is to ensure that your system is up-to-date by updating the system packages. To update the system packages, run the command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all the packages and their dependencies.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install StatPing.ng, you will first need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo pacman -S git go

This command will install Git and Go.

Step 3: Clone StatPing.ng Repository

Next, you need to clone the StatPing.ng repository. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/statping-ng/statping-ng.git

This command will clone the StatPing.ng repository to your local machine.

Step 4: Build and Install StatPing.ng

Now that you have cloned the repository, navigate to the cloned directory and build the application by running the following command:

cd statping-ng
sudo make install

This command will build and install the StatPing.ng application on your system.

Step 5: Start StatPing.ng Service

To start the StatPing.ng service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start statping-ng

This command will start the StatPing.ng service.

Step 6: Access StatPing.ng Web Interface

Finally, to access the StatPing.ng web interface, open any web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 or http://<your-arch-linux-ip-address>:8080.

You should now have successfully installed StatPing.ng on Arch Linux.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install StatPing.ng on Arch Linux. Now you can easily monitor your network and get real-time alerts on your devices' uptime and downtime.

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