How to install Netdata on Arch Linux

Netdata is an open-source monitoring tool used for real-time visualization of critical system metrics. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Netdata on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

  • A running Arch Linux installation
  • Root or a user with sudo privileges
  • Basic command-line knowledge

Step 1: Install required packages

Before we install Netdata, we need to make sure all necessary packages are installed. Open the terminal and execute the following command.

sudo pacman -S git bash-completion lz4

Step 2: Clone the Netdata Repository

We will now clone the Netdata repository from GitHub. Open the terminal and run the following command.

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

Step 3: Install Netdata

Move to the downloaded directory and execute the installation script to install Netdata.

cd netdata/
sudo ./netdata-installer.sh

Follow the default prompts and answer the necessary questions to complete the installation process.

Netdata will be installed in /usr/sbin/netdata/ and its configuration files will be stored in /etc/netdata/.

Step 4: Start and Enable Netdata Service

Once the installation is complete, start the Netdata service using the following command.

sudo systemctl start netdata

To enable Netdata to start on system boot, execute the following command.

sudo systemctl enable netdata

Step 5: Access Netdata Web Dashboard

Netdata web dashboard can be accessed through a web browser by visiting http://localhost:19999.

Alternatively, if you want to access the dashboard from a remote machine, replace localhost with the IP address of the Arch Linux machine.

http://ARCH_LINUZ_IP_ADDRESS:19999

The dashboard displays different metrics of the system in real-time, which can be customized according to specific requirements.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Netdata on Arch Linux. You can now monitor your system's performance in real-time using the powerful features of Netdata.