Plugins 〉LinkSmart HDS Datasource


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LinkSmart HDS Datasource

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LinkSmart HDS - Grafana Datasource Plugin

Grafana datasource plugin for LinkSmart Historical Datastore (HDS).

Please refer to this page for the plugin's compatibility with different HDS versions.

Sample Dashboard

Installation

Install via grafana-cli

sudo grafana-cli plugins install linksmart-hds-datasource

Install from source

git clone https://github.com/linksmart/grafana-hds-datasource.git linksmart-hds
  • Restart Grafana.

Configuration

Plugin Configuration

  1. Go to Grafana Configuration.
  2. Select Add data source.
  3. Select LinkSmart HDS Datasource
  4. Provide the necessary details (see below figure) to connect with OGC SensorThings server.
NameDescription
NameThe data source name.
DefaultSet this as the default plugin for new panels.
UrlThe URL of the HDS instance. (Default port is 8085)
AccessServer (Default): Let Grafana server proxy the requests to HDS. \ Browser: Send requests directly from client browser.
Whitelisted CookiesNot applicable for this datasource
Basic AuthAuthenticate to HDS (if required, provide User and Password)
5. Save & Test, you should see this confirmation:

Query Configuration

NameDescription
MetricThe ID and name of the metric (HDS Datasource)
SourceThe measurement, aggregates, and retention policy (Preconfigured at HDS)

Development

Build the source

npm install 
npm run build

Sample HDS for Demonstration Purposes

To run Historical Datastore in demo mode (with continuously growing dummy senml data)

docker run -p 8085:8085  linksmart/hds -demo -conf /conf/docker.json

Installing LinkSmart HDS Datasource on Grafana Cloud:

For more information, visit the docs on plugin installation.

Installing on a local Grafana:

For local instances, plugins are installed and updated via a simple CLI command. Plugins are not updated automatically, however you will be notified when updates are available right within your Grafana.

1. Install the Data Source

Use the grafana-cli tool to install LinkSmart HDS Datasource from the commandline:

grafana-cli plugins install 

The plugin will be installed into your grafana plugins directory; the default is /var/lib/grafana/plugins. More information on the cli tool.

2. Configure the Data Source

Accessed from the Grafana main menu, newly installed data sources can be added immediately within the Data Sources section.

Next, click the Add data source button in the upper right. The data source will be available for selection in the Type select box.

To see a list of installed data sources, click the Plugins item in the main menu. Both core data sources and installed data sources will appear.