Facette is a modern, multi-platform time series database and graphing frontend for InfluxDB, Graphite, OpenTSDB, Prometheus, and other data backends. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Facette on NixOS latest version.
Before we proceed with the installation, ensure that you have the following installed on your system:
Open the terminal on your NixOS system.
Update the Nix package manager to the latest version by running the following command:
$ nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nix
Install Facette using the following command:
$ nix-env -iA nixpkgs.facette
Once installed, start the Facette service using the following command:
$ systemctl start facette
Verify that the Facette service is running by checking the status using the following command:
$ systemctl status facette
The output should indicate that the service is active and running.
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:12003/ to access the Facette user interface.
You will be prompted to create a new user and password. Follow the prompts and complete the setup process.
Note: If you encounter any issues setting up Facette, consult the official Facette Documentation for troubleshooting tips.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Facette on NixOS and can now use it to store and visualize time series data. Enjoy exploring the powerful features of Facette and optimizing it to meet your specific needs.
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