For most linux users, "dd" is mostly used when dealing with disk issues, such as copying one disk to another (byte for byte) creating an ISO from a CD/DVD, and so on. I personally didnt know what else I would use dd for until I ran across a particular need.... I needed my linux script … Continue reading Bash scripting: another use for “DD”
Creating a custom Nagios/Centreon passive alerter
Scenario: This is very probably a familiar problem that any sysadmin must solve: Using your monitoring setup to receive alerts from other servers. Note the highlighted "receive". This is different from the standard poll / check that come out of the box with Nagios. Say for example, you would like to receive an alert whenever … Continue reading Creating a custom Nagios/Centreon passive alerter
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