How to Install Dashboard on OpenSUSE Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing the Dashboard that is available on GitHub. This installation guide is designed for OpenSUSE users who want to install the Dashboard to monitor their server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following requirements:

• OpenSUSE version (Leap or Tumbleweed)
• Basic understanding of command-line interface (CLI)
• Internet connection

Follow the steps below to install the Dashboard on OpenSUSE.

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

Firstly, let's install some required dependencies on the OpenSUSE machine.

Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper install git nodejs npm

You’ll be prompted to enter your root password before proceeding.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Now that we have installed the required dependencies, let’s proceed to clone the Dashboard Repository from GitHub.

Run the following command to clone the Dashboard Repository:

git clone https://github.com/phntxx/dashboard.git

Step 3: Install the Required Packages

Now run the following command to navigate to the Dashboard directory cloned in the previous step:

cd dashboard/

Once inside the directory, run the following command to install the required packages:

npm install

Step 4: Run the Dashboard Application

Lastly, run the following command to start the Dashboard application:

npm start

The application will now start up and will be accessible via your browser on http://localhost:3000/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Dashboard on your OpenSUSE machine to keep track of your server’s metrics. By following these simple steps, you can easily install the Dashboard application and monitor your server.