{"id":2559,"date":"2023-12-06T19:42:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T16:03:15","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-cacti-network-monitoring-tool-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-cacti-network-monitoring-tool-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Cacti Network Monitoring Tool on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>Network monitoring is essential to maintaining the smooth functioning of your infrastructure. Cacti is an excellent, open-source network monitoring tool designed for this purpose. In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk through the process of installing Cacti on Ubuntu 20.04.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, ensure you have a  server or an Ubuntu 20.04 server set up. Whether you&#8217;re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">virtual private server hosting Windows<\/a>, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server hosting<\/a> solution, the following steps will guide you through the installation.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your Server<\/h2>\n<p>Before installing any new software, it&#8217;s always a good idea to update your system:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP<\/h2>\n<p>Cacti requires a web server, a database, and PHP to function. On your  or Ubuntu server, you can install these by running the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install apache2 mariadb-server php php-mysql<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install Cacti<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have the necessary components installed, proceed with installing Cacti:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install cacti<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Cacti and the database. You may be prompted to select a web server and configure a MySQL database. If you&#8217;re running this on a  or a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>, the setup will be very similar.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Final Configuration<\/h2>\n<p>Once Cacti is installed, you can configure it through the web interface. Navigate to your server&#8217;s IP address in a web browser:<\/p>\n<pre><code>http:\/\/your-server-ip\/cacti<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Log in with the default username and password. You can now begin setting up monitoring for your network. Whether you&#8217;re running Cacti on a  or a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">VPS Windows UK<\/a>, Cacti offers extensive features for monitoring.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Installing Cacti on Ubuntu 20.04 is a straightforward process. By following the steps above, you will have a powerful network monitoring tool up and running in no time. Whether you are using a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a>, or any other <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">VPS Windows VPSServer<\/a>, monitoring with Cacti will help you maintain a well-functioning network.<\/p>\n<footer>\n<p>For more information on virtual servers, visit . They offer a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a>, and more options to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Network monitoring is essential to maintaining the smooth functioning of your infrastructure. Cacti is an excellent, open-source network monitoring tool designed for this purpose. 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