Today we’re setting up What’s Up Docker (WUD for short), a little self-hosted tool that keeps an eye on your Docker containers and tells you when a newer version of an image is available.
Today we’re getting Netdata running in Docker and shaping the setup so it’s painless to back up.
If you’re running LibreNMS on a server somewhere and you’ve got a Raspberry Pi sitting on the same network, it’s worth pulling that Pi into your monitoring. It draws almost no power, it’s always on, and once it’s reporting data you’ll have graphs for CPU, memory, disk, network traffic, and temperature with very little effort. …
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Many developers set up LibreNMS using Docker to monitor infrastructure via SNMP. However, keeping tabs on public or internal websites requires a different approach. LibreNMS can perform HTTP and HTTPS availability checks that function just like a curl command, tracking response times and alerting you if a site drops. If you deploy LibreNMS using the …
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Problem By default, the Raspberry Pi Zero generates a random MAC address for WiFi connections to limit device tracking. While this is a good privacy feature for mobile devices, it makes it difficult to track and manage the device on your home network. Solution Disable MAC randomization by creating a NetworkManager configuration file. Steps 1. …
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Introduction Django is a high-level Python web framework designed to help developers build web applications quickly and efficiently. One of Django’s standout features is its ability to facilitate the creation of robust APIs, making it a popular choice for back-end development. So easy that even I can use it! What is Django? Django is an …
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When it comes to securing your server, one of the most critical aspects is ensuring that your SSH (Secure Shell) folder and its contents have the correct permissions. Proper permissions help protect your SSH keys and configurations from unauthorized access, which is essential for maintaining the security of your system. Understanding SSH Folder Permissions The …
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You’re probably encountering an issue where VS Code asked you to install the Docker integration, and once you install it, you’re getting the following error: The simple fix is to add your user you’re trying to remote view the containers with, to a new group called docker. To do this, you can run the following: …
The problem we’re trying to fix today sounds like a simple one, but requires a package to accomplish. Say you have an Ubuntu Linux server you just set up with a hostname of Ubuntu. Assuming your LAN domain is .local, you’d like to access services on this domain by going to to https://ubuntu.local. If you’re …
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Apparently a bad Ethernet cable can cause the other ports to fail on the back of a UCG-Ultra. I am running a Unifi Gateway Ultra running Unifi OS v4.0.6. This device has 5 ports on the back. One for WAN and 4 for normal LAN traffic. In Port 1 I have a “US-8-60W” switch. Ports …
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