Proxy data from EdgeX device services to InfluxDB using export-distro
The EdgeX InfluxDB Proxy server provides a simple HTTP endpoint that is
registered with the export-distro EdgeX microservice, forwarding all event
readings to an InfluxDB server.
Enable snaps on elementary OS and install EdgeX InfluxDB Proxy Server
Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.
Snaps are discoverable and installable from the Snap Store, an app store with an audience of millions.
Enable snapd
Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open Terminal from the Applications launcher and type the following:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.
Install EdgeX InfluxDB Proxy Server
To install EdgeX InfluxDB Proxy Server, simply use the following command: