Introduction
Netdata is a free, open-source, real-time monitoring and performance troubleshooting tool. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and monitoring services using Netdata on Debian 12, both manually and using Ansible.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- A Debian 12 server or desktop system
- Root or sudo privileges
Manual Installation
Step 1: Install Netdata
Run the following commands to install Netdata:
bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh)
Step 2: Access Netdata
Once installed, you can access the Netdata dashboard by navigating to http://localhost:19999 in your web browser.
Ansible Installation
Step 1: Install Ansible
Install Ansible on your local machine:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y ansible
Step 2: Create Ansible Playbook
Create a playbook to install Netdata:
nano install_netdata.yml
Add the following content to the playbook:
---
- hosts: all
become: true
tasks:
- name: Install Netdata
shell: bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh)
Step 3: Run Ansible Playbook
Run the Ansible playbook to install Netdata:
ansible-playbook install_netdata.yml -i localhost,
Monitoring Services
Step 1: Access Netdata Dashboard
Once installed, you can access the Netdata dashboard by navigating to http://localhost:19999 in your web browser.
Step 2: Add Services
To monitor specific services, click on the "Add a new chart" button on the dashboard and select the desired service from the list.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and monitored services using the Netdata monitoring tool on Debian 12, both manually and using Ansible. You can now use Netdata to monitor the performance of your system and services in real-time.
