How to Install Bloonix on Linux Mint

Bloonix is an open-source monitoring solution that helps in monitoring servers, applications, and network devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Bloonix on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, you need to ensure that you have the following:

• A Linux Mint system with root privileges
• A stable and high-speed internet connection

Step 1: Update Your System

It is always a good practice to update your system before installing any new package. To update your Linux Mint system, use the command below.

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

After updating your system, the next step is to install the required dependencies on your Linux Mint. Use the command below to install the dependencies.

sudo apt-get install apache2 php7.4 libapache2-mod-php7.4 php7.4-zip php7.4-gd php7.4-curl php7.4-xml php7.4-mbstring php7.4-mysql unzip wget git

Step 3: Download and Install Bloonix

After installing the dependencies, the next step is to download and install Bloonix from the official website.

sudo wget https://www.bloonix-monitoring.org/release/bloonix-1.7.0-release.zip
sudo unzip bloonix-1.7.0-release.zip -d /var/www/

Step 4: Create a Database

The next step is to create a database for Bloonix. Use the command below to create a database.

sudo mysql -u root -p

After that, run the following SQL commands:

CREATE DATABASE bloonix;
CREATE USER 'bloonix'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your-password-here';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON bloonix.* TO 'bloonix'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit

Make sure to replace "your-password-here" with a strong password.

Step 5: Configure Bloonix

The next step is to configure Bloonix. Use the command below to open the Bloonix configuration file.

sudo nano /var/www/bloonix/app/config/config.php

Then, make the following changes:

$config->dsn = 'mysql:host=localhost;dbname=bloonix';
$config->db_username = 'bloonix';
$config->db_password = 'your-password-here';

Save and close the file.

Step 6: Start Apache Service

After configuring Bloonix, start the Apache service using the command below.

sudo service apache2 start

Step 7: Access Bloonix

Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/bloonix.

You should see the Bloonix web interface where you can start setting up your monitoring environment.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bloonix on Linux Mint. You can now start monitoring your servers, applications, and network devices with Bloonix.