BeanstalkD is a simple, fast work queue that is used to handle jobs or tasks. It is available on GitHub with more details about BeanstalkD. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install BeanstalkD on Void Linux.
Before we begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
It’s important to ensure that all installed packages are up to date. To update the package index, open your terminal and enter the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S
Install BeanstalkD by typing the following command in your terminal:
sudo xbps-install beanstalkd
After installing the BeanstalkD service, run the following command to start it:
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/beanstalkd/ /var/service/
This command creates a symbolic link between the beanstalkd service and the /var/service/ directory.
After this, you can verify if the BeanstalkD service is running by running the following command:
sv status beanstalkd
If the output of the above command shows that the service is running, then you can proceed to the next step.
In this article, we have learned how to install and configure the BeanstalkD task scheduler on Void Linux. With this installed, you can easily manage and handle jobs or tasks that need to be executed asynchronously.
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