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S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring Tools
Disk Inspection and Monitoring
smartmontools contains utility programs (smartctl, smartd) to control/monitor storage systems using the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology System (S.M.A.R.T.) built into most modern ATA and SCSI disks. It is derived from smartsuite.">
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Project's goal is to create better tools for diagnosing Linux systems. Diagnostics include first failure data capture, error log analysis, preventative testing, and system inventory gathering. You can now find Power System specific packages on github. libservicelog : https://github.com/power-ras/libservicelog servicelog : https://github.com/power-ras/servicelog lsvpd : https://github.com/power-ras/lsvpd libvpd : https://github.com/power-ras/libvpd ppc64-diag : https://github.com/power-ras/ppc64-diag sysfsutils is moved to github. New home for sysfsutils : https://github.com/linux-ras/sysfsutils
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log4cplus
Logging Framework for C++
log4cplus is a simple to use C++ logging API providing thread-safe, flexible, and arbitrarily granular control over log management and configuration. It is modelled after the Java log4j API. -
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Shorten your time of reading mega bytes of log files! DE 2016-01 Supporting Don HO's NotePad++ see http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ This sources are a dockable pattern search plugin for Notepad++ version 5.1 or later. With this plugin you can search for multiple patterns in any of the opened documents in NotePad++. You may want to tune your search using all fancy tricks from NPP like regular expressions or escaped patterns and give each of the searches different colors. The result will be stored in a dockable window in same ordering as in the origin and a double click allows you to jump to the original position. It is designed to treat log-files of typical size like 60MB. More features can be found in the help dialogue of the plugin. For generating the dll file I use a msdev compiler. If you like to port it to other OSs just let me know your changes and I'll incorporate it. Best Regards, Mattes H.
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ANSI C functions and macros for flexible logging to files and other destinations. It is modeled after the Log for Java library (http://www.log4j.org), staying as close to their API as is reasonable. Intended for use in time-space critical environments
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Regshot is an open-source (LGPL) registry compare utility that allows you to quickly take a snapshot of your registry and then compare it with a second one - done after doing system changes or installing a new software product.
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MouseController
Records and plays back mouse actions
MouseController lets you record and save mouse movement and clicks with a push of a key. Shortcut keys for record and playback are configurable (function keys only). Playback can be delayed and repeated infinitely at a configurable interval. A time stretch function lets you slow down or speed up the playback. Execution via command line provides the option to set most parameters visible in the UI. This application requires the .NET Framework 4.8 runtime. The installer will attempt to install the framework if necessary. -
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Zabbix
Enterprise-class, distributed monitoring solution for networks & apps
Zabbix is an enterprise-class open source distributed monitoring solution designed to monitor and track performance and availability of network servers, devices and other IT resources. It supports distributed and WEB monitoring, auto-discovery, and more. An enterprise-class distributed monitoring solution for networks & apps -
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Ettercap is a multipurpose sniffer/interceptor/logger for switched LAN. It supports active and passive dissection of many protocols (even ciphered ones) and includes many feature for network and host analysis. Development has been moved to GitHub, https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap
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Enable access to virtual apps and desktops without device or browser restrictions.Parallels® RAS (remote application server) is a flexible virtual application and desktop delivery solution that empowers organizations of all sizes to work securely from anywhere, on any device.
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A library of C++ classes for flexible logging to files (rolling), syslog, IDSA and other destinations. It is modeled after the Log for Java library (http://www.log4j.org), staying as close to their API as is reasonable. Platforms: Linux, Windows (VS2010). New: DailyRollingFileAppender
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Visual Syslog Server for Windows
Free Syslog Server for Windows with a graphical user interface
Visual Syslog Server for Windows is a free open source program to receive and view syslog messages. Useful when setting up routers and systems based on Unix/Linux. Visual Syslog Server for Windows has a live messages view: switches to a new received message. Helpful color highlighting. Useful message filtering. Customizable notification and actions. Sources hosted on the GitHub: https://github.com/MaxBelkov/visualsyslog">
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syslog-ng
Log management solution that improves the performance of SIEM
syslog-ng is the log management solution that improves the performance of your SIEM solution by reducing the amount and improving the quality of data feeding your SIEM. With syslog-ng Store Box, you can find the answer. Search billions of logs in seconds using full text queries with Boolean operators to pinpoint critical logs. syslog-ng Store Box provides secure, tamper-proof storage and custom reporting to demonstrate compliance. syslog-ng can deliver data from a wide variety of sources to Hadoop, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and Kafka as well as many others. syslog-ng flexibly routes log data from X sources to Y destinations. Instead of deploying multiple agents on hosts, organizations can unify their log data collection and management. syslog-ng Store Box provides automated archiving, tamper-proof encrypted storage, granular access controls to protect log data. The largest appliance can store up to 10TB of raw logs. -
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NSClient++ is a windows service that allows performance metrics to be gathered by Nagios (and possibly other monitoring tools). It is an attempt to create a NSClient and NRPE compatible but yet extendable performance service for windows.
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ddrescueview
Graphical viewer for GNU ddrescue mapfiles
This small tool allows the user to graphically examine ddrescue's mapfiles in a user friendly GUI application. The Main window displays a block grid with each block's color representing the block types it contains. Many people know this type of view from defragmentation programs. The program is written in Object Pascal using the Lazarus IDE. It can be compiled to run on Windows, GNU/Linux and probably OS X, too. The downloads include binaries for the respective target platform and the project files (source code). Update 2022/02/25: ddrescueview version 0.4.5 has been released. This maintenance release restores compatibility with ddrescue 1.24 and later. Please consider testing this version. Report issues in the bug tracker if you have a sourceforge account, or by email to <mbit-kiel@users.sourceforge.net> -
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mtail
Extract internal monitoring data from application logs
Extract internal monitoring data from application logs for collection in a time-series database. mtail is a tool for extracting metrics from application logs to be exported into a timeseries database or timeseries calculator for alerting and dashboarding. It fills a monitoring niche by being the glue between applications that do not export their own internal state (other than via logs) and existing monitoring systems, such that system operators do not need to patch those applications to instrument them or writing custom extraction code for every such application. The extraction is controlled by mtail programs which define patterns and actions. Metrics are exported for scraping by a collector as JSON or Prometheus format over HTTP, or can be periodically sent to a collectd, StatsD, or Graphite collector socket. Precompiled binaries for released versions are available in the Releases page on Github. Using the latest production release binary is the recommended way of installing mtail. -
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Recursive computing and matching of Context Triggered Piecewise Hashing (aka Fuzzy Hashing). Supports Windows, *nix, BSD, OS X, etc.
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Logwatch is a customizable log analysis system. Logwatch parses through your system's logs and creates a report analyzing areas that you specify. Logwatch is easy to use and will work right out of the package on most systems.
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Grafana Loki
Multi-tenant log aggregation system inspired by Prometheus
Loki is a horizontally-scalable, highly-available, multi-tenant log aggregation system inspired by Prometheus. It is designed to be very cost effective and easy to operate. It does not index the contents of the logs, but rather a set of labels for each log stream. Unlike other logging systems, Loki is built around the idea of only indexing metadata about your logs: labels (just like Prometheus labels). Log data itself is then compressed and stored in chunks in object stores such as S3 or GCS, or even locally on the filesystem. A small index and highly compressed chunks simplifies the operation and significantly lowers the cost of Loki. Loki supports multi-tenancy so that data between tenants is completely separated. Multi-tenancy is achieved through a tenant ID (which is represented as an alphanumeric string). When multi-tenancy mode is disabled, all requests are internally given a tenant ID of “fake”. -
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Netdata
Open-source systems performance monitor
Netdata is a well-crafted real time performance monitor to detect anomalies in your system infrastructure. Visualize many types of data including disk activity, SQL queries, website visitors and more. This tool is useful to monitor linux servers. -
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Osquery
SQL operating system instrumentation and monitoring framework
Osquery is an operating system instrumentation framework for Windows, OS X (macOS), Linux, and FreeBSD. The tools make low-level operating system analytics and monitoring both performant and intuitive. Osquery exposes an operating system as a high-performance relational database. This allows you to write SQL queries to explore operating system data. With osquery, SQL tables represent abstract concepts such as running processes, loaded kernel modules, open network connections, browser plugins, hardware events or file hashes.Osquery queries your devices like a database. Osquery uses basic SQL commands to leverage a relational data-model to describe a device. Frequently, attackers will leave a malicious process running but delete the original binary on disk. This query returns any process whose original binary has been deleted, which could be an indicator of a suspicious process. -
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spdlog
Fast C++ logging library
spdlog is a header only library. Just copy the files under include to your build tree and use a C++11 compiler. It provides a python like formatting API using the bundled fmt lib. spdlog takes the "include what you need" approach, your code should include the features that actually needed. For example, if you only need rotating logger, you need to include "spdlog/sinks/rotating_file_sink.h". spdlog provides various log targets, which are, rotating log files, daily log files, console logging (colors supported), syslog, Windows event log, and Windows debugger (OutputDebugString(..)). Easily extendable with custom log targets. Log filtering, log levels can be modified in runtime as well as in compile time. Support for loading log levels from argv or from environment var. Backtrace support, store debug messages in a ring buffer and display later on demand. -
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Untangle is a Linux-based network gateway with pluggable modules for network applications like spam blocking, web filtering, anti-virus, anti-spyware, intrusion prevention, bandwidth control, captive portal, VPN, firewall, and more. Visit http://untangle.com
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Serial line sniffer (slsnif). slsnif is a serial port logging utility. It listens to the specified serial port and logs all data going through this port in both directions.
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Elasticsearch
A Distributed RESTful Search Engine
Elasticsearch is a distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine that lets you store, search and analyze with ease at scale. It lets you perform and combine many types of searches; it scales seamlessly, and offers answers incredibly fast with search results you can rank based on a variety of factors. Elasticsearch can be used for a wide variety of use cases, from maps and metrics to site search and workplace search, and with all data types. -
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Based on tom and roland from wingmanteam work. This is a tool that log the usb data exchange between hardware and device driver!
Open Source Logging Software Guide
Open source logging software is a type of software that helps collect and store logs from different computer systems in one centralized location. It can be used for server monitoring, application performance, security troubleshooting, and more. Logging data is an important part of maintaining secure networks and systems, as it can provide insight into network traffic or failed logons on your system.
Open source logging software makes this process simpler by gathering all the relevant information into one place to make analysis easier. This software can also be used to detect suspicious activities on your network such as unauthorized file access attempts or other malicious activity. The ability to monitor multiple sources without needing additional hardware allows organizations large and small alike to benefit from this type of tooling.
Most open source logging tools are implemented using a syslog architecture which provides the forwarding functions necessary for receiving and sending message data. Each instance of this syslog server has its own message format configuration which allows it to recognize messages coming from various applications running on different platforms including unix-based operating systems like Linux or Windows based ones like Microsoft Exchange Server or Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS).
The logs collected from these sources can then be stored in an event database where they are organized according to the configured log categories, such as information events or error events. This makes review of the captured data much easier for administrators who want to track certain types of activities going on in their networks at any given time period. In addition, since most open source logging tools come with extensive customization capabilities so that each user can tweak their setup as needed in order to suit their individual needs best – whether they’re trying to look at high-level audit trail information or run low-level root cause analysis across complex environments – ensuring maximum efficiency at all times when managing a given system’s health status over extended periods of time becomes considerably simplified due in part to having an optimized log management solution already preconfigured out-of-the box ready for deployment whenever needed within even a short span of hours (depending on the number/complexity of connected systems being monitored).
Features Provided by Open Source Logging Software
- File Storage: Open source logging software provides the ability to store log files on a computer. This feature allows you to keep track of output messages generated by specific processes or applications for future use.
- Event Logging: Configurable event logging allows users to set up rules that trigger events based on the data stored in log files. These events can be used to generate notifications and alerts, or trigger other actions such as backups.
- Searchable Logs: With open source logging software, users can easily search through log files with keywords or phrases. This makes it easy to quickly locate information related to a particular process or application without having to manually browse through long text files.
- Streamlined Configuration: Many open source logging solutions provide streamlined configuration options, allowing you to specify what types of data are logged and how often logs are rotated for archival purposes.
- Data Analysis & Visualization Tools: Some open source logging solutions provide built-in tools for analyzing and visualizing data from log files, such as reports and charts showing trends over time. This helps you get an overview of your system's performance at a glance.
- Multi-Platform Support: Most open source logging solutions support multiple platforms like Windows, Linux, and MacOS so these systems can all send their logs into one central repository for analysis in case more than one system is used within an organization.
Different Types of Open Source Logging Software
- System Logging: This type of open source logging software captures system events and messages including errors, warnings, and informational alerts generated by operating systems or applications. This can be useful for diagnostic purposes, such as troubleshooting an issue or analyzing system performance.
- Application Logging: This type of open source logging software tracks application-level details such as user activity and resource utilization, enabling developers to analyze the behavior of their applications more closely.
- Network Logging: This type of open source logging software captures detailed information about traffic flowing through a network, including data transfer rates and IP addresses for devices connected to the network. This is useful for monitoring bandwidth usage, detecting potential security threats, or troubleshooting network issues.
- Security Logging: This type of open source logging software can be used to track events related to security measures such as authentication attempts, virus scans, and firewall rulesets. It is used to detect suspicious activities that may indicate an attempted intrusion into a system.
- Web Server Logging: This type of open source logging software records requests sent by users to web servers and provides information such as URLs requested, referrer sites, user agents (e.g., specific web browsers), response codes (e.g., 200 indicating success), and other relevant details about HTTP requests made by users to the server hosting a website.
Advantages of Using Open Source Logging Software
- Cost Savings: Open source logging software is typically free to use and download. This can save businesses money as compared to proprietary or subscription-based logging solutions.
- Scalability: With open source logging software, it is easier and more cost-effective to scale up operations as the need arises. Developers can add features or make modifications depending on the requirements of their environment.
- Security: Open source logging software offers enhanced security features, making it difficult for intruders or malicious actors to access sensitive data. Through regular updates, these programs can remain up-to-date with the latest security protocols, which helps protect user's data from outside attacks.
- Customization: Open source logging software provides users with a wide range of customization options so that their applications and systems can be tailored according to specific needs and preferences of their organization in terms of log collection and analysis tools, reports metrics, dashboard designs etc. For example if you have special requirements related to log management then you should have the ability to modify your logging solution accordingly without having to purchase an expensive proprietary system.
- Community Support: With open source projects there are often a number of community volunteers who are available online for support with any troubleshooting needs which may arise when using the product in question. The developers and volunteers will most likely offer advice regarding solving errors or other issues that could arise during its use ensuring continuous development and maintenance takes place even after its release by providing bug fixes or new features through code updates hosted on GitHub etc.
What Types of Users Use Open Source Logging Software?
- Developers: Developers use open source logging software to monitor for errors, build and troubleshoot applications, benchmark performance, and track changes.
- System Administrators: System administrators use open source logging software to organize log data from multiple different sources, analyze trends, and identify issues.
- Security Professionals: Security professionals utilize open source logging software to detect security threats and breaches, track user activity on systems, identify malicious activities or suspicious behavior, and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Auditors: Auditors use open source logging software to create reports that contain audit trails of all transactions within a system as well as verify logs for accuracy.
- DevOps Engineers: DevOps engineers employ open source logging solutions to streamline the development process by monitoring real time operation metrics while also ensuring application uptime throughout the entire development pipeline.
- Business Analysts & Architects: Business analysts and architects rely on open source logging solutions to capture multiple metrics such as latency or throughput which can be used in developing strategies for business operations or forecasting future demand.
How Much Does Open Source Logging Software Cost?
Open source logging software is typically free to use, meaning it does not cost anything. Open source means that the code behind the software can be openly shared and modified by anyone with enough technical knowledge to do so. This allows developers to collaborate on innovative new features and improvements which may not be available in other paid solutions.
The biggest difference between open source and proprietary (paid) software lies in the fact that when using open source logging software, you don’t have access to customer support or an assigned engineer who can help you with any issues that may arise during installation or usage. As such, it is important to ensure you are familiar with the technology used in your chosen logging solution before attempting to implement it within your own system.
Despite this lack of support however, many organizations still willingly use open source logging software due to its affordability and flexibility. With no licensing fees or costs associated with upgrades, open source makes a great choice for organizations looking for a reliable yet budget-friendly option for their log management needs.
What Software Can Integrate With Open Source Logging Software?
Open source logging software can integrate with many different types of software. These include Cloud orchestration, automation and configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, and Ansible. It may also be used in combination with analytics and visualization tools such as Splunk or ELK (Elasticsearch-Logstash-Kibana). Additionally, it can often be integrated with applications management software like Zabbix for monitoring application performance. Finally, the data gathered by open source logging software can also be integrated into a business intelligence platform to create visual representations of the data collected. Ultimately, open source logging software provides a wide range of options when it comes to integrating other types of software.
What Are the Trends Relating to Open Source Logging Software?
- Logging software has been steadily increasing in popularity due to its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and scalability.
- Open source logging software is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to provide a reliable and secure platform for applications.
- The range of open source logging tools available is growing, offering developers the ability to easily collect and store application logs.
- Open source logging solutions offer greater control over data collection and storage, allowing developers to configure set parameters and requirements for collecting data.
- Open source logging software is often free or low-cost, making it an attractive option for businesses or individuals looking to save money.
- Open source logging tools are becoming more user-friendly, making them easier to use and integrate into existing systems.
- Open source logging solutions are highly customizable, allowing developers to tailor the application logs to their needs without having to invest in expensive proprietary solutions.
- Security features are also being improved with many open source logging solutions, allowing users to better protect their applications from malicious actors.
How To Get Started With Open Source Logging Software
- Getting started with open source logging software is relatively straightforward and doesn't require any special technical knowledge. First, you'll need to find a suitable program that meets your needs. The easiest way to do this is by searching online for "open source logging software" or looking up specific programs on specialized directories such as SourceForge.net. Make sure the license terms permit modifying the program's code if needed, then download the program and install it on your computer or server, if necessary.
- Once you have your chosen program installed, it's time to get familiar with its features and customize the settings according to your preferences. Different logging software will require different configuration steps; for instance, some may need you to specify which log levels should be captured (e.g., information, warnings and errors), while others might need parameters related to how often logs should be rotated or archived. In most cases though, there will be comprehensive documentation available from either the developer's website or from an online user forum that can help guide you through these steps.
- Once set up, you can start using the logging software in earnest – for example sending messages with debug data about certain events into a log file that can later be analyzed for troubleshooting purposes (or other investigative tasks). Open source programs usually come packaged with various tools and utilities so you should become familiar with them in order to make full use of their features – such as real-time monitoring capabilities or automated alert systems when certain conditions are met in a log file.
- In short: getting started with open source logging software simply involves finding a suitable program through search engines or specialized directories, reviewing its license agreement (if applicable) before downloading it, installing it on your machine/server where necessary and customizing its settings via documentation/user forums if needed – once these configuration steps have been done you can start using the software like any other piece of code.