Aranha server monitor is a tool with a XUL graphical user interface. It uses rrdtool and XML-RPC to monitor servers.
I had the privilege of using Aranha, an application that boasts an XML-RPC layer to retrieve information from multiple servers. This software is highly adaptable since the type of information gathered from servers is implemented via plugins. Aranha takes it a step further, permitting users to display or archive the information in varying ways.
Data is collected in Round Robin Databases, thanks to the software’s integration with rrdtool. Users can access their collected data via a XUL interface available on the system. The icing on the cake is that Aranha’s plugins are incredibly easy to write, making it highly customizable.
Configuration of this module is a breeze. Users can either pass specific configuration values to the Makefile.PL by running the “perl Makefile.PL CONFIG_VAR=‘config val’” command, or simply edit the FAULTS variable on the top-level Makefile.PL.
Installing Aranha is no rocket science either. Simply type in the following commands: “perl Makefile.PL,” “make,” “make test,” and “make install.” Aranha is a great investment for anyone who targets information gathering from multiple servers.
Data is collected in Round Robin Databases, thanks to the software’s integration with rrdtool. Users can access their collected data via a XUL interface available on the system. The icing on the cake is that Aranha’s plugins are incredibly easy to write, making it highly customizable.
Configuration of this module is a breeze. Users can either pass specific configuration values to the Makefile.PL by running the “perl Makefile.PL CONFIG_VAR=‘config val’” command, or simply edit the FAULTS variable on the top-level Makefile.PL.
Installing Aranha is no rocket science either. Simply type in the following commands: “perl Makefile.PL,” “make,” “make test,” and “make install.” Aranha is a great investment for anyone who targets information gathering from multiple servers.
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