Author : James Turnbull
Publisher : Apress
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 43,63 MB
Release : 2006-11-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430201533
Real-world configurations and supporting materials enable you to deploy Nagios and integrate other tools on a step-by-step basis Simplifies deployment and installation by providing examples of real-world monitoring situations and explains how to configure, architect, and deploy EM solutions to address these situations Shows how to create your own Nagios plug-ins, to monitor devices for which Nagios doesn’t provide plug-ins
Author : James Turnbull
Publisher : Apress
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 16,18 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430219130
We can all be Linux experts, provided we invest the time in learning the craft of Linux administration. Pro Linux System Administration makes it easy for small- to medium–sized businesses to enter the world of zero–cost software running on Linux and covers all the distros you might want to use, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. Authors, and systems infrastructure experts James Turnbull, Peter Lieverdink, and Dennis Matotek take a layered, component–based approach to open source business systems, while training system administrators as the builders of business infrastructure. If you want to implement a SOHO or SMB Linux infrastructure, Pro Linux System Administration clearly demonstrates everything you need. You'll find this book also provides a solid framework to move forward and expand your business and associated IT capabilities, and you'll benefit from the expertise and experienced guidance of the authors. Pro Linux System Administration covers An introduction to using Linux and free and open source software to cheaply and efficiently manage your business A layered model that allows your infrastructure to grow with your business Easy and simple–to–understand instructions including configurations, examples, and extensive real–world hints and tips
Author : Rytis Sileika
Publisher : Apress
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 48,60 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1484202171
Pro Python System Administration, Second Edition explains and shows how to apply Python scripting in practice. It will show you how to approach and resolve real-world issues that most system administrators will come across in their careers. This book has been updated using Python 2.7 and Python 3 where appropriate. It also uses various new and relevant open source projects and tools that should now be used in practice. In this updated edition, you will find several projects in the categories of network administration, web server administration, and monitoring and database management. In each project, the author will define the problem, design the solution, and go through the more interesting implementation steps. Each project is accompanied by the source code of a fully working prototype, which you’ll be able to use immediately or adapt to your requirements and environment. This book is primarily aimed at experienced system administrators whose day-to-day tasks involve looking after and managing small-to-medium-sized server estates. It will also be beneficial for system administrators who want to learn more about automation and want to apply their Python knowledge to solve various system administration problems. Python developers will also benefit from reading this book, especially if they are involved in developing automation and management tools.
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Publisher : Cybellium Ltd
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 23,86 MB
Release :
Category : Computers
ISBN :
Unveil the Full Potential of Monitoring and Alerting In the world of IT operations, monitoring and alerting are the bedrock of maintaining system health and reliability. "Mastering Nagios" serves as your comprehensive guide to mastering this powerful open-source monitoring solution, empowering you to monitor, analyze, and ensure the performance of your systems with confidence. About the Book: As technology ecosystems become increasingly complex, the need for effective monitoring tools becomes paramount. "Mastering Nagios" offers a deep exploration of Nagios—an industry-standard solution for monitoring network, infrastructure, and application health. This book caters to both newcomers and experienced IT professionals seeking to maximize their proficiency in monitoring and alerting. Key Features: Nagios Fundamentals: Begin your journey by understanding the core concepts of Nagios. Learn how Nagios monitors and alerts administrators about system and network issues. Monitoring Setup: Dive into setting up Nagios to monitor various components, such as hosts, services, and network devices. Discover best practices for configuration and customization. Notifications and Alerting: Grasp the art of configuring notifications and alerts in Nagios. Learn how to set up email, SMS, and other notifications to promptly address issues. Performance Tuning: Explore techniques for optimizing the performance of your Nagios installation. Learn how to manage system resources, minimize false positives, and reduce alert fatigue. Visualizations and Dashboards: Discover how to create informative visualizations and dashboards using Nagios. Learn how to present data in a concise and actionable format. Advanced Monitoring: Explore advanced monitoring scenarios, including distributed monitoring, remote checks, and passive checks. Understand how to monitor complex architectures effectively. Plugins and Extensions: Grasp the power of Nagios plugins and extensions. Learn how to develop custom plugins and integrate Nagios with other tools. Integration and Automation: Understand how to integrate Nagios with other monitoring tools, logging systems, and automation frameworks to create a unified monitoring ecosystem. Why This Book Matters: In an age where downtime and system failures are costly, mastering Nagios offers IT professionals a competitive edge. "Mastering Nagios" equips system administrators, DevOps engineers, and technology enthusiasts with the skills needed to implement robust monitoring strategies, enabling them to ensure the availability and reliability of critical systems. Elevate Your Monitoring Game: Effective monitoring is the cornerstone of IT operations. "Mastering Nagios" empowers you to harness Nagios's full potential, enabling you to monitor and manage your systems with precision. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to IT monitoring, this book will guide you in building a solid foundation for efficient and proactive system management. Your journey to mastering Nagios starts here. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com
Author : Dennis Matotek
Publisher : Apress
Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 18,76 MB
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1484220080
Implement a SOHO or SMB Linux infrastructure to expand your business and associated IT capabilities. Backed by the expertise and experienced guidance of the authors, this book provides everything you need to move your business forward. Pro Linux System Administration makes it easy for small- to medium–sized businesses to enter the world of zero–cost software running on Linux and covers all the distros you might want to use, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. Pro Linux System Administration takes a layered, component–based approach to open source business systems, while training system administrators as the builders of business infrastructure. Completely updated for this second edition, Dennis Matotek takes you through an infrastructure-as-code approach, seamlessly taking you through steps along the journey of Linux administration with all you need to master complex systems. This edition now includes Jenkins, Ansible, Logstash and more. What You'll Learn: Understand Linux architecture Build, back up, and recover Linux servers Create basic networks and network services with Linux Build and implement Linux infrastructure and services including mail, web, databases, and file and print Implement Linux security Resolve Linux performance and capacity planning issues Who This Book Is For: Small to medium–sized business owners looking to run their own IT, system administrators considering migrating to Linux, and IT systems integrators looking for an extensible Linux infrastructure management approach.
Author : Wolfgang Barth
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 23,42 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1593271794
Provides information on how to use Pro Nagios 3.0 to monitor and report on servers, network devices, and applications.
Author : Juliet Kemp
Publisher : Apress
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 22,77 MB
Release : 2009-12-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430224509
The job of Linux systems administrator is interrupt-driven and requires constant learning in byte-wise chunks. This book gives solutions to modern problems—even some you might not have heard of—such as scripting LDAP, making Mac clients play nice with Linux servers, and backup, security, and recovery scripts. Author Juliet Kemp takes a broad approach to scripting using Perl and bash, and all scripts work on Debian or Red Hat lineage distributions. Plus, she dispenses wisdom about time management, dealing with desperate colleagues, and how to avoid reinventing the wheel! Learn how to love LDAP scripting and NFS tuning Make Perl serve you: don't be enslaved by Perl Learn to change, craft, and feel empowered by recipes that change your life
Author : Pär J. Ågerfalk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 13,57 MB
Release : 2010-05-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 364213243X
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International IFIP WG 2.13 Conference on Open Source Systems, OSS 2010, held in Notre Dame, IN, USA, in May/June 2010. The 23 revised full papers presented together with 17 short papers, 5 workshop abstracts and 4 panel descriptions were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. The papers reflect the international communities of active OSS researchers and present a broad range of perspectives on open source systems ranging from software engineering through organizational issues to law.
Author : James Turnbull
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 15,91 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0988820234
A new book designed for SysAdmins, Operations staff, Developers and DevOps who are interested in deploying the open source container service Docker. In this book, we'll will walk you through installing, deploying, managing, and extending Docker. We're going to do that by first introducing you to the basics of Docker and its components. Then we'll start to use Docker to build containers and services to perform a variety of tasks. We're going to take you through the development life cycle, from testing to production, and see where Docker fits in and how it can make your life easier. We'll make use of Docker to build test environments for new projects, demonstrate how to integrate Docker with continuous integration workflow, and then how to build and orchestrate application services and platforms. Finally, we'll show you how to use Docker's API and how to extend Docker yourself.
Author : Nathan Campi
Publisher : Apress
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,26 MB
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430210605
The author focuses solely on how UNIX and Linux system administrators can use well-known tools to automate tasks, even across multiple systems.
