Preserving client IP w/ apache reverse proxy

We recently had a scenario where an apache reverse proxy needed to be deployed in front of a pair of tomcat servers. Due to security concerns, this reverse proxy was hosting mod_security and acting as a web application firewall (WAF) However, a critical requirement was that the tomcat applications would be able to see the … Continue reading Preserving client IP w/ apache reverse proxy

Sending nagios / centreon notifications via IRC

Lately we needed to find a convenient method of notifying service desk operators of centreon notifications. Email was not a good option since operatives tended to simply delete the messages. Besides, we wantede something a bit more realtime. In the end, I decided on using IRC. I went with IRC rather than jabber due to … Continue reading Sending nagios / centreon notifications via IRC