Configuring basic cisco network traffic monitoring with ntop and NetFlow

Posted on by David Vassallo

If you are the admin of a cisco (and sonicwall now in the newer firmware) network, NetFlow is a good and easy way of gathering insight into what exactly is passing through your cisco. Apart from seeing link usage, netflow also allows the admin to see which protocols, ports and hosts are being used. This … Continue reading Configuring basic cisco network traffic monitoring with ntop and NetFlow

Quick Tip : What software do I have installed on my Ubuntu / Debian server?

Posted on by David Vassallo

During troubleshooting, or even when setting up an unfamiliar server, it’s quite a common question to ask what software / packages is actually installed on the server you’re working on. For example, I got asked to install Joomla on a server I’ve never touched before. I needed to check which of the prerequisite software packages … Continue reading Quick Tip : What software do I have installed on my Ubuntu / Debian server?