How to Install Netdata on Void Linux

Netdata is an open-source monitoring system for Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD systems. It provides real-time performance monitoring for various system components such as CPU usage, RAM usage, network traffic, and much more. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install Netdata on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have:

• root access or a user account with sudo privileges.
• An updated system with the latest package updates and patches.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, update the package repository on your system:

sudo xbps-install -S

Now, install the dependencies required for building the Netdata package:

sudo xbps-install -y gcc make zlib-devel libuuid-devel git jq

Step 2: Download and Install Netdata

Clone the Netdata git repository using the git command:

git clone https://github.com/netdata/netdata.git --depth=100

Now, navigate to the Netdata directory:

cd netdata

Proceed with the installation:

sudo ./netdata-installer.sh

The installer will automatically download, compile and install Netdata on your system. After that, Netdata will automatically start as a service in the background.

Step 3: Open Netdata Dashboard

Netdata is now installed on your system. To view the dashboard, open a web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:19999/

If you have installed Netdata on a remote server and want to access the dashboard on your local machine, replace localhost with the IP address of the server.

Step 4: Manage Netdata Service

By default, Netdata starts as a service in the background. You can use the systemctl command to manage the Netdata service.

To check the status of Netdata service, run:

sudo systemctl status netdata

To stop Netdata service, run:

sudo systemctl stop netdata

To start Netdata service, run:

sudo systemctl start netdata

To restart Netdata service, run:

sudo systemctl restart netdata

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Netdata on Void Linux. Netdata provides real-time monitoring of your system resources and other critical system components. You can now use Netdata to monitor your system's performance and make informed decisions for optimal resource utilization.

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