How to Install StatPing.ng on EndeavourOS Latest

StatPing.ng is a powerful open-source network monitoring platform that monitors your websites, APIs, services, and servers. It uses modern technologies like Vue.js, Node.js, and MongoDB and is highly extensible and customizable.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install StatPing.ng on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update the System

Before you start, make sure to update your system packages to the latest version.

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Node.js

StatPing.ng requires Node.js (Version 10 or higher) as a prerequisite. You can install Node.js using the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs

Step 3: Install MongoDB

StatPing.ng stores all data in MongoDB (Version 3.6 or higher) database. You can install MongoDB using the following command:

sudo pacman -S mongodb

After installing MongoDB, start the MongoDB service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start mongodb
sudo systemctl enable mongodb

Step 4: Install Git

StatPing.ng is available on GitHub, so we will clone its repository using Git. Install Git using the following command:

sudo pacman -S git

Step 5: Clone the StatPing.ng Repository

Next, clone the StatPing.ng repository from GitHub using Git. Move to the /opt directory and clone the repository using the following commands:

cd /opt
sudo git clone https://github.com/statping-ng/statping-ng.git

Step 6: Install Dependencies

After cloning the repository, navigate to the statping-ng directory and install its dependencies using the following commands:

cd /opt/statping-ng
sudo npm install

Step 7: Configure StatPing.ng

Next, configure StatPing.ng by copying the sample configuration file and editing it:

cd /opt/statping-ng/config
sudo cp config.js.sample config.js
sudo nano config.js

In the configuration file, set the following:

Save and exit the file by pressing CTRL + X, then Y, then ENTER.

Step 8: Run StatPing.ng

Finally, start the StatPing.ng server using the following command:

sudo npm start

StatPing.ng will now be available at http://your-server-ip:port/ (e.g., http://192.168.0.10:8080/).

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install StatPing.ng on EndeavourOS Latest. StatPing.ng is a powerful and flexible network monitoring solution that alerts you to any problems with your websites, APIs, services, and servers. With a few simple steps, you can set up StatPing.ng and have it running in no time!

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