syslog monitoring server

[MattDLEA]

Does anyone have an idiots guide for seting up a server or old pc to monitor my network connection and switches? @Mr_Jiminy

 

We have had a few random network issues and would like to know how to investigate this more.

 

Also is there anything I can use that will alert me via text or email if either the server goes down or the connection into the school goes?

 

cheers

[Jamman960]

I would look towards Nagios/TheDude/Cacti for general monitoring, syslog will only allow you to receive error messages from devices rather than usage/performance stats

 

I'm pretty sure there is a guide on here for Nagios

 

I keep meaning to setup a monitoring VM but never seem to get round to it

[Mr_Jiminy]

PM sent.

[twin--turbo]

we use Kiwi for syslog.

 

Looked a splunk but nearly fell of my chair when they called with a price!

 

Rob

[Elison]

10-strike network monitor

[CyberNerd]

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