How to Install Statsd on Void Linux

Statsd is a highly scalable metrics aggregation service that collects and aggregates data from various sources and sends them to different data stores. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Statsd on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure the following requirements are met:

• You have administrative privileges.
• You have a running instance of Void Linux with internet connectivity.
• You have access to the command-line interface.

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Statsd on Void Linux:

1. Open the terminal by either pressing ctrl + alt + T or searching for “Terminal” in the application launcher.

2. Update the system by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -Suy
   

3. Install Node.js from the official Void Linux repository by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S nodejs
   

4. Install Git by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S git
   

5. Clone the Statsd repository from GitHub by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/etsy/statsd.git
   

6. Change the directory to the Statsd folder by running the following command:

   cd statsd
   

7. Install the required Node modules by running the following command:

   sudo npm install
   

8. Copy the Statsd configuration file to the home directory by running the following command:

   cp exampleConfig.js ~/statsd.js
   

9. Edit the Statsd configuration file using your favorite text editor by running the following command:

   nano ~/statsd.js
   

   Replace the <graphiteHost> placeholder with the IP address or hostname of your Graphite server. You can also change other configuration options as desired.

10. Save and exit the text editor.

11. Start Statsd by running the following command:

    node stats.js ~/statsd.js
    

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Statsd on Void Linux. You can now start collecting metrics and sending them to your desired data store.

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