How to Install KairosDB on Manjaro

KairosDB is a time-series database that allows you to store and retrieve time-stamped data such as network sensor readings, stock market prices, and server performance metrics. This tutorial will show you how to install KairosDB on Manjaro, a Linux-based operating system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A Manjaro installation
  • A terminal window
  • An internet connection

Installation

To install KairosDB on Manjaro, follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Install the required dependencies by typing the following command:

sudo pacman -S jdk8-openjdk git
  1. Clone the KairosDB repository by typing the following command:
git clone https://github.com/kairosdb/kairosdb.git
  1. Navigate to the KairosDB directory by typing:
cd kairosdb/
  1. Build KairosDB by typing:
./gradlew build
  1. Install KairosDB by typing:
sudo ./gradlew install
  1. Verify that KairosDB is installed correctly by typing:
kairosdb.sh checkconfig

If KairosDB is installed correctly, you should see a message indicating that the configuration file is correct.

Conclusion

KairosDB is now installed and configured on your Manjaro system. You can start KairosDB by typing:

kairosdb.sh start

You can access the KairosDB web interface at http://localhost:8080/.