How to Install Chirpy on Ubuntu Server Latest

Chirpy is an open-source, data access tool for Apache Cassandra database. It provides a simple and effective way to work with Cassandra using varying data types, including native types like timeuuid, inet, and text. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Chirpy on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• An Ubuntu Server Latest installation.
• Sudo-enabled user access or root access to Ubuntu Server.
• An internet connection.

Step 1: Update Ubuntu Server

Update your Ubuntu Server to latest version:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install OpenJDK

Chirpy requires OpenJDK to run on your Ubuntu Server Latest. You can install the OpenJDK version with the following command:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk -y

After you have installed OpenJDK, verify that it has installed correctly by typing the following command:

java -version

Step 3: Download Chirpy

You can download Chirpy directly from its Github page:

wget https://github.com/mauricio-ivan/chirpy/releases/download/v0.4.0/chirpy-0.4.0.jar

Step 4: Create a Configuration File

Create a configuration file for Chirpy. You can use the following command to create a configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/chirpy.yaml

Add the following contents to the configuration file:

cassandra:
  cluster:
    name: Test Cluster
  contactpoints:
  - 127.0.0.1
  querytimeout: 5s

gql:
  port: 80

Save and close the file by pressing CTRL + X, then Y and Enter.

Step 5: Running Chirpy

You can now run Chirpy by using the following command:

java -jar chirpy-0.4.0.jar server /etc/chirpy.yaml

Chirpy should now be running as a service, and you can access the web interface by visiting your Ubuntu Server on port 80.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Chirpy on your Ubuntu Server Latest. Chirpy provides an efficient way to work with Cassandra using various data types. You can now interact with Cassandra using Chirpy's web interface.