Prometheus on Ubuntu

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 22.04 Server
• Root access

Instructions

1. Connect to the Server

SSH into your server as the root user.

ssh root@<your_server_ip>

2. Check Current Files

Upon logging in, you might want to check the current files and directories.

ls

3. Update Package List

First, it's a good practice to update your package list.

apt update

4. List Upgradable Packages

Before upgrading, check which packages are upgradable.

apt list --upgradable

5. Upgrade Packages

Upgrade all upgradable packages.

apt update -y && apt upgrade -y

You will see output that lists new and upgraded packages. Confirm any prompts that appear.

6. Verify Kernel Update (Optional)

After the upgrade, you may want to confirm that the kernel was updated.

uname -r

7. Install Prometheus

Now, install Prometheus along with its dependencies.

apt install prometheus

Confirm any prompts that appear to complete the installation.

8. Verify Installation (Optional)

Check if Prometheus is running.

systemctl status prometheus