Vigil is a server monitoring system that checks your services, websites, and servers' health and notifies you of any issues. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Vigil on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before starting with the installation process, you need to have the following:
Vigil is written in Rust, so you need to have Rust and Cargo installed on your system. To install Rust and Cargo, run the following command:
curl https://sh.rustup.rs -sSf | sh
This command will install the latest stable version of Rust and Cargo on your system.
After the installation is complete, add Rust and Cargo to your system's path by running the following command:
export PATH=$PATH:$HOME/.cargo/bin
To install Vigil, you need to use Cargo package manager. Run the following command to install Vigil:
cargo install vigil-server
This command will download and install Vigil on your system. It may take some time to complete the installation, depending on your internet speed.
After the installation is complete, you can verify the installation by running the following command:
vigil-server --version
This command will show you the Vigil version installed on your system.
Before running Vigil, you need to configure it according to your needs. The default configuration file is located at /etc/vigil/vigil.toml. You can edit this file using any text editor.
The configuration file is well documented with helpful information. You can change the following settings in the configuration file:
listen_address: The IP address and port on which Vigil listens for incoming connections.check_interval: The interval in seconds between checks.check_timeout: The timeout in seconds before a check is considered failed.notifications: The type of notifications (email or webhook) and the settings for each type.After making changes to the configuration file, save the file and exit the text editor.
To start Vigil, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start vigil
This command will start the Vigil service. You can check the status of the Vigil service by running the following command:
sudo systemctl status vigil
This command will show you if Vigil is running or not.
You have successfully installed Vigil on your Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now configure Vigil according to your needs and start monitoring your services, websites, and servers' health. Vigil is a powerful tool for keeping your systems healthy and running smoothly.
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