Cmdfs Building virtual filesystems
Jun 27, 2012Cmdfs builds a filtered virtual filesystem based on a source directory tree. You can even integrate other programs to convert data on the fly.
more »Uranos Installation Framework An installation server with extras
Jun 21, 2012The virtualization breakthrough has not reduced the number and diversity of operating systems that admins must install and manage. Uranos server sets out to give administrators of complex operating system zoos more freedom.
more »Byobu Byobu, a session manager for the command line
Jun 21, 2012The Byobu session manager extends the shell, adding a range of useful functions, such as splitting the screen, running programs in the background, or organizing programs in tabs. In particular, administrators who rely on SSH will appreciate Byobu.
more »Fabric Python Library Stitching together a crazy sys admin world with Python
Jun 21, 2012The Fabric Python library makes it extremely easy to create repeatable scripts of commands over SSH to any number of servers.
more »Workspace: DAM with Glom Building a simple digital asset management solution with Glom
May 29, 2012Desktop databases are perfect for keeping tabs on miscellaneous data – from links and text snippets, to tasks and invoices – but building databases from scratch can be a daunting proposition, unless you use Glom for the job.
more »Security Lessons: Admin Automation Deploying with confidence
Apr 24, 2012Combining Puppet, Foreman, Pulp, Candlepin, and Katello lets you deploy software and servers automatically and securely.
more »System Diagnosis Tools Tune in to your system with these popular diagnostic tools
Apr 24, 2012To check on the health of a Linux system, administrators can turn to vmstat, iostat, netstat, and ifstat. Or, you can just use the versatile dstat, which combines the features of several tools in a single package.
more »Monitoring Logfiles Monitoring logs with Logcheck and Logsurfer
Apr 24, 2012Logfiles contain records of what happens on a Linux system and the services it runs. Tools like Logcheck and Logsurfer filter out the most important events for the administrator, and they can even trigger an appropriate reaction automatically.
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