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HertzBeat Quick Start - Install in 5 Minutes

How to Install HertzBeat?​

Install Apache HertzBeat™ in under 5 minutes using Docker with a single command. HertzBeat supports Docker, binary packages, and source code installation on X86/ARM64 architectures.

Quick Install Command: docker run -d -p 1157:1157 -p 1158:1158 --name hertzbeat apache/hertzbeat

Installation Methods​

HertzBeat provides multiple installation options:

  1. Docker (Recommended) - Fastest setup, production-ready
  2. Binary Package - Traditional deployment with manual configuration
  3. Source Code - For development and customization
  4. Docker Compose - Full stack with database and time-series storage

Installation Method Comparison​

MethodSetup TimeDifficultyUse Case
Docker2 minutesEasyProduction, testing
Package10 minutesMediumCustom configurations
Source Code30 minutesAdvancedDevelopment
Docker Compose5 minutesEasyFull stack deployment

Installation Instructions​

1：Install quickly via docker​

  1. Just one command to get started:

    docker run -d -p 1157:1157 -p 1158:1158 --name hertzbeat apache/hertzbeat

  2. Access http://localhost:1157 to start, default account: admin/hertzbeat

  3. Deploy collector clusters(Optional)

    docker run -d -e IDENTITY=custom-collector-name -e MANAGER_HOST=127.0.0.1 -e MANAGER_PORT=1158 --name hertzbeat-collector apache/hertzbeat-collector
    • -e IDENTITY=custom-collector-name : set the collector unique identity name.
    • -e MODE=public : set the running mode(public or private), public cluster or private cloud-edge.
    • -e MANAGER_HOST=127.0.0.1 : set the main hertzbeat server ip.
    • -e MANAGER_PORT=1158 : set the main hertzbeat server port, default 1158.

Detailed config refer to Install HertzBeat via Docker

2：Install via package​
  1. Download the release package apache-hertzbeat-xx-bin.tar.gz Download Page
  2. Configure the HertzBeat configuration yml file hertzbeat/config/application.yml (optional)
  3. Run command $ ./bin/startup.sh or bin/startup.bat
  4. Access http://localhost:1157 to start, default account: admin/hertzbeat
  5. Deploy collector clusters(Optional)

    • If you do not need external JDBC drivers from ext-lib, prefer the native collector package for faster startup and lower memory usage. MySQL, MariaDB, and OceanBase can use the built-in query engine directly when mysql-connector-j is not provided. TiDB follows the same rule for its SQL query metric set. See Native Collector Guide.

    • Download the release package apache-hertzbeat-collector-xx-bin.tar.gz (JVM collector) or the native collector package for your target platform, such as apache-hertzbeat-collector-native-xx-linux-amd64-bin.tar.gz or apache-hertzbeat-collector-native-xx-windows-amd64-bin.zip, to the new machine Download Page

    • Configure the collector configuration yml file hertzbeat-collector/config/application.yml: unique identity name, running mode (public or private), hertzbeat manager-host, hertzbeat manager-port

      collector:
        dispatch:
          entrance:
            netty:
              enabled: true
              identity: ${IDENTITY:}
              mode: ${MODE:public}
              manager-host: ${MANAGER_HOST:127.0.0.1}
              manager-port: ${MANAGER_PORT:1158}

    • Native collector trade-offs: platform-specific packages, no runtime ext-lib JDBC loading, and less suitable for JVM-style runtime classpath extension. See Native Collector Guide.

    • If mysql-connector-j is present in ext-lib, the built-in server collector or JVM collector automatically prefers JDBC for MySQL, MariaDB, and OceanBase after restart. TiDB follows the same rule for its SQL query metric set, while its HTTP metrics stay unchanged. Oracle and DB2 still require the JVM collector package because they depend on external JDBC drivers.

    • Run command $ ./bin/startup.sh or bin/startup.bat for the JVM collector package. Run $ ./bin/startup.sh for Linux or macOS native collector packages, and bin\\startup.bat for the Windows native collector package.

    • Access the HertzBeat server dashboard at http://localhost:1157 and confirm the new collector is registered.

Detailed config refer to Install HertzBeat via Package

3：Start via source code​
  1. Local source code debugging needs to start the back-end project manager and the front-end project web-app.
  2. Backend：need maven3+, java25, lombok, start the hertzbeat-startup service.
  3. Web：need nodejs npm angular-cli environment, Run ng serve --open in web-app directory after backend startup.
  4. Access http://localhost:4200 to start, default account: admin/hertzbeat

Detailed steps refer to CONTRIBUTING

4：Install All(hertzbeat+postgresql+tsdb) via Docker-compose​

Install and deploy the postgresql/mysql database, victoria-metrics/iotdb/tdengine database and hertzbeat at one time through docker-compose deployment script.

Detailed steps refer to Install via Docker-Compose

5. Install All(hertzbeat+collector+postgresql+tsdb) via kubernetes helm charts​

Install HertzBeat cluster in a Kubernetes cluster by Helm chart.

Detailed steps refer to Artifact Hub

Installation FAQ​

What are HertzBeat's system requirements?​

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2 CPU cores
  • 4GB RAM
  • 10GB disk space
  • Docker 20.10+ or Java 25+

Operating Systems: Linux, macOS, Windows (via Docker or WSL)

What ports does HertzBeat use?​

  • 1157 - Web UI and API
  • 1158 - Collector communication (cluster mode only)

How do I verify HertzBeat is running?​

  1. Check container status: docker ps | grep hertzbeat
  2. Access web UI: http://localhost:1157
  3. Login with: admin/hertzbeat

Can I change the default password?​

Yes. After first login, navigate to Settings → Account Management to change the password.

How do I upgrade HertzBeat?​

Docker upgrade:

docker stop hertzbeat
docker rm hertzbeat
docker pull apache/hertzbeat:latest
docker run -d -p 1157:1157 -p 1158:1158 --name hertzbeat apache/hertzbeat

What database does HertzBeat use?​

HertzBeat uses H2 embedded database by default. For production, configure external databases:

  • Metadata: MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Time-series data: VictoriaMetrics, IoTDB, TDengine, InfluxDB

How do I add my first monitor?​

  1. Login to web UI
  2. Click "Monitors" → "New Monitor"
  3. Select monitoring type (e.g., MySQL, Linux, Website)
  4. Enter IP, port, credentials
  5. Click "Confirm" to start monitoring

Where can I get help?​

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