Grafana is a powerful open-source analytics and monitoring tool that helps you visualize and analyze metrics from various data sources. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Grafana on Rocky Linux.
Step 1: Update Your System
Start by ensuring your system is up to date:
sudo dnf update -yStep 2: Install Required Dependencies
Install the necessary dependencies:
sudo dnf install -y wgetStep 3: Add Grafana Repository
Add the Grafana YUM repository to your system:
sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/grafana.repo <Step 4: Install Grafana
Now install Grafana using the following command:
sudo dnf install grafana -yStep 5: Start and Enable Grafana
Start the Grafana service and enable it to run at startup:
sudo systemctl start grafana-server
sudo systemctl enable grafana-serverStep 6: Configure Firewall
If you have a firewall enabled, make sure to allow traffic on port 3000:
sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=3000/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reloadStep 7: Access Grafana Web Interface
You can now access Grafana by navigating to:
http://your_server_ip:3000Log in using the default credentials:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
Be sure to change the default password after your first login.
Step 8: Add Data Sources
Once logged in, you can begin adding data sources to visualize metrics. Grafana supports various data sources like Prometheus, InfluxDB, and MySQL.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Grafana on Rocky Linux. This powerful monitoring tool will help you visualize and analyze your data effectively.
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