How to Install DeviceHive on Ubuntu Server Latest

Overview

DeviceHive is an open-source IoT platform that allows developers to connect, manage, and control IoT devices over the cloud. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing DeviceHive on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Pre-requisites

• Ubuntu Server Latest
• Root access to the system
• Internet connectivity

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Update Ubuntu Server Packages

Before starting the installation process, make sure that your system packages are up to date. To update your system packages, run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Java

DeviceHive requires Java to run. We will install the latest OpenJDK Java 8 version. To install Java, run the following command:

sudo apt install -y openjdk-8-jdk

Step 3: Install PostgreSQL

DeviceHive uses PostgreSQL as its database server. We will install the latest stable version of PostgreSQL using the following commands:

sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib

sudo systemctl start postgresql

sudo systemctl enable postgresql

Step 4: Create a PostgreSQL User and Database for DeviceHive

Next, we will create a new PostgreSQL user and database for DeviceHive. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the PostgreSQL shell with the following command:

sudo -u postgres psql

2. Create a new user with the following command:

CREATE USER devicehive WITH PASSWORD 'password';

Note: replace password with a strong password.

3. Create a new database with the following command:

CREATE DATABASE devicehive OWNER devicehive;

4. Grant all privileges to the devicehive user with the following command:

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE devicehive TO devicehive;

5. Exit the PostgreSQL shell with the following command:

\q

Step 5: Download DeviceHive

We will now download the latest stable version of DeviceHive using the following command:

wget https://github.com/devicehive/devicehive-java-server/releases/download/3.4.1/devicehive-3.4.1.tar.gz -P /tmp/

Note: replace the version number 3.4.1 with the latest stable version.

Step 6: Extract DeviceHive

After downloading DeviceHive, extract it to the /opt directory using the following command:

sudo tar -xzvf /tmp/devicehive-3.4.1.tar.gz -C /opt/

Note: replace the version number 3.4.1 with the latest stable version.

Step 7: Configure DeviceHive

We will now configure DeviceHive by modifying the application.properties file. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the DeviceHive configuration directory using the following command:

cd /opt/devicehive-3.4.1/config/

2. Rename the application.properties.example file to application.properties using the following command:

sudo mv application.properties.example application.properties

3. Open the application.properties file using your preferred text editor:

sudo nano application.properties

4. Modify the following parameters to match your PostgreSQL configuration:

spring.datasource.url=jdbc:postgresql://localhost/devicehive
spring.datasource.username=devicehive
spring.datasource.password=password

Note: Replace password with the password you created earlier.

5. Save and close the file.

Step 8: Start DeviceHive

Finally, start the DeviceHive server using the following command:

sudo /opt/devicehive-3.4.1/bin/devicehive_start.sh

You have successfully installed and configured DeviceHive on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now access DeviceHive by navigating to http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8080/admin in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we guided you through the installation and configuration of DeviceHive on Ubuntu Server Latest. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please consult the DeviceHive documentation or seek assistance from the DeviceHive community.

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