How to Install Graylog on Manjaro

Graylog is an open-source log management tool that allows you to collect, index, and analyze logs from various sources in real-time. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Graylog on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you need to have the following:

• A computer running Manjaro Linux
• A user account with sudo privileges
• Java 8 or later installed on your system

Step 1: Install Elasticsearch

Graylog requires Elasticsearch to store and index log data. To install Elasticsearch:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Update your system's package list by entering the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

3. Install Elasticsearch by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S elasticsearch

4. Once the installation is complete, start the Elasticsearch service using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable --now elasticsearch

Step 2: Install Graylog

To install Graylog:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Update your system's package list by entering the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

3. Install Graylog by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S graylog

4. Once the installation is complete, start the Graylog service using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable --now graylog-server

Step 3: Access the Graylog Web Interface

Once you have installed Graylog, you can access its web interface by opening your web browser and entering the following URL:

http://your_server_ip:9000

Replace your_server_ip with the IP address of your Manjaro server.

You should see the Graylog login page. Enter the default username (admin) and password (admin) to log in.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Graylog on Manjaro Linux. You can now start collecting and analyzing logs with Graylog.

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