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We’re looking for your favorite tips and tools we can share with the community… those that help you do your job better and more easily. Please share your suggestions on the IT Pro Tuesday subreddit, and we’ll be featuring them in the coming weeks.
Now on to this week’s list!
Top 5 IT Tools as of May 20th
Quick Multi-Platform Deployment Tool
Packer is an essential tool for sysadmins looking to create consistent machine images across various platforms efficiently. A machine image comprises a pre-configured operating system and installed software, enabling rapid deployment of new machines. Packer supports multiple formats, such as AMIs for EC2 and VMDK/VMX files for VMware, and works seamlessly with tools like Chef or Puppet for customization.
A Tool to Visualize Linux Statistics
Saidar is a command-line tool that uses the curses library to display system statistics and monitor Linux systems. It allows sysadmins to easily view vital metrics, ensuring smooth operation and quick troubleshooting through a user-friendly terminal interface.
Secure Your Audit Logs
Auditd, short for Linux Audit Daemon, is a tool that collects and writes audit log files in Linux. Operating as a background service, it continuously runs to monitor the system. As a user-space component of the Linux Auditing System, Auditd handles the logging, while log analysis is done through tools like ausearch or aureport.
A Tool for Enhanced FTP Security
For sysadmins who prioritize security, Warp (Rust FTP) offers a reliable way to protect file transfers by switching to a secure connection mode after initial server contact.
Experience Remote Graphics Like Never Before with TigerVNC
We conclude this week’s list with TigerVNC, a unique tool that lets you easily manage remote graphical applications, ensuring smooth performance and supportive features for an immersive user experience. TigerVNC delivers the performance needed for 3D and video applications while aiming for a consistent look and feel across different platforms by reusing components whenever possible.
P.S. Bonus Free TOOLS/RESOURCES
DNSDumpster is a free tool that helps you research domains by discovering related hosts. Understanding which hosts are visible from an attacker’s perspective is key to assessing security and protecting your network effectively.
Visual Studio Code is a must-have for sysadmins. Its AI enhancements make coding and scripting faster and easier. You’ll get innovative suggestions and error detection, allowing you to focus on what really matters and keeping your systems running smoothly!
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