Intermapper offers solid visual network monitoring with real-time mapping and alerts, but shows its age against modern competitors at $1,650+ annually.

Employ cgroups to manage and monitor system resources for process groups. Automating Performance Monitoring and Tuning With tools like cron, one can automate monitoring tasks and generate alerts for ...

Although the standard Linux utilities have served us well over the years, in some scenarios they fall short. If you've ever found yourself writing a one-liner to poll a command or struggling to ...

Nagios is an open-source monitoring tool that has been a cornerstone in system and network monitoring for decades. Its flexibility, extensive plugin library, and vibrant community make it a go-to ...

OpenNMS stands out as a powerful, feature-rich monitoring solution that's perfect for technical teams willing to invest time in configuration. While the learning curve is steep, the platform's ...

Network monitors are an absolute must-have for any network administrator. But which tool, out of the thousands, should you consider for your tool kit? Jack Wallen offers up his five favorites.

Whether you're running Linux on a desktop or a server, backups are essential to keeping your data safe and accessible. These command-line tools work well for both environments.