How to Install KairosDB on Manjaro

KairosDB is a time-series database that allows you to store and retrieve time-stamped data such as network sensor readings, stock market prices, and server performance metrics. This tutorial will show you how to install KairosDB on Manjaro, a Linux-based operating system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Manjaro installation
• A terminal window
• An internet connection

Installation

To install KairosDB on Manjaro, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Install the required dependencies by typing the following command:

sudo pacman -S jdk8-openjdk git

3. Clone the KairosDB repository by typing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/kairosdb/kairosdb.git

4. Navigate to the KairosDB directory by typing:

cd kairosdb/

5. Build KairosDB by typing:

./gradlew build

6. Install KairosDB by typing:

sudo ./gradlew install

7. Verify that KairosDB is installed correctly by typing:

kairosdb.sh checkconfig

If KairosDB is installed correctly, you should see a message indicating that the configuration file is correct.

Conclusion

KairosDB is now installed and configured on your Manjaro system. You can start KairosDB by typing:

kairosdb.sh start

You can access the KairosDB web interface at http://localhost:8080/.

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