DeviceHive is an IoT platform that enables users to develop and manage IoT devices easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install DeviceHive on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before proceeding, ensure that you have the following:
Before installation, ensure that your system is up to date. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo zypper update
To install DeviceHive, you need Java installed on your system. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo zypper install java-1_8_0-openjdk
DeviceHive uses PostgreSQL as its database. Run the following command in your terminal to install PostgreSQL:
sudo zypper install postgresql postgresql-server postgresql-contrib
Next, create a database for DeviceHive and a user with access to that database. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo -i -u postgres
This command will switch to the PostgreSQL user. Now, run the following command:
createuser devicehive -P
This command will create a new user devicehive. Enter the password for this user when prompted.
Next, create a new database for DeviceHive by running the following command:
createdb -O devicehive devicehive
To install DeviceHive, download the latest version from the official website (https://www.devicehive.com/). Once downloaded, extract the archive to your desired location.
Next, navigate to the extracted directory and run the following command:
./bin/devicehive.sh start
This command will start the DeviceHive server. You can stop the server by running the following command:
./bin/devicehive.sh stop
To verify that DeviceHive is installed correctly, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/ui/. If the installation was successful, you should see the DeviceHive UI.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed DeviceHive on your OpenSUSE Latest system. You can now start developing your IoT devices using DeviceHive.
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