How to Install DeviceHive on Void Linux

DeviceHive is an open-source IoT data platform that provides a unified API to connect sensors, devices, and applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install DeviceHive on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A running Void Linux system
• An internet connection
• Basic knowledge of the Linux command-line interface

Installing DeviceHive

To install DeviceHive on Void Linux, you need to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

DeviceHive requires several dependencies to be installed on your system, including Java, Maven, and PostgreSQL. To install them, open a terminal window and run the following commands:

sudo xbps-install -S postgresql
sudo xbps-install -S openjdk8
sudo xbps-install -S maven

Step 2: Clone the DeviceHive Repository

Once you have installed the required dependencies, clone the DeviceHive repository using the git command:

git clone https://github.com/devicehive/devicehive-java-server.git

Step 3: Build and Install DeviceHive

Change the directory to the cloned repository and run the following command to build and install DeviceHive:

cd devicehive-java-server
mvn clean install -DskipTests=true

Step 4: Configure PostgreSQL

DeviceHive requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. To create a new database, run the following command:

sudo -u postgres createdb devicehive

After that, create a new user and grant it access to the created database:

sudo -u postgres createuser -P devicehive
sudo -u postgres psql -c "grant all privileges on database devicehive to devicehive;"

Step 5: Update the Configuration File

Finally, update the DeviceHive configuration file config.properties with the PostgreSQL database details. Open the file using a text editor:

nano src/main/resources/config.properties

Edit the following properties with your PostgreSQL database details:

jdbc.url=<jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/devicehive>
jdbc.username=<your_username>
jdbc.password=<your_password>

Save and close the file.

Step 6: Start DeviceHive

Start the DeviceHive server using the following command:

mvn jetty:run

You can now access the DeviceHive server by opening your web browser and visiting http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed DeviceHive on Void Linux. You can now use it to connect sensors, devices, and applications to your IoT network. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to refer to the official DeviceHive documentation or seek help from the DeviceHive community.

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