This software offers a machine database to keep track of the evolving condition of your hosts.
MachDB is a comprehensive machine database software that allows users to easily catalog the changing state of their hosts. The program is made up of a database, aggregator, XML spec, and sample information gathering scripts. All of which combine to form an impressive system that enables users to keep track of current and historical host states.
The software has been specifically designed to support up to 10,000 hosts and is still actively being developed, despite still being in its alpha stage. Nevertheless, some organizations have already seen success in using MachDB in their production.
The software was inspired by experiences at MP3.com, Qualcomm, VMIX Media, as well as discussions with several leading figures in the industry of system administration. The aim was to create a good, scalable, open source implementation of a much-needed sysadmin tool.
Design goals for MachDB include information gathering that is architecture and OS agnostic, a LAMP-based back end, an XML spec serving as the "API," and scalable operation with 10,000+ hosts. The software also comes with a web front end that is easy to use and has human and machine readable interfaces, as well as templates for easy UI modifications.
MachDB was introduced to the user community at LISA 2007 and has since gained attention. The developer maintains a development blog where the latest updates and statuses are posted. Those interested in following the project can subscribe to the blog's RSS feed.
Overall, MachDB is a reliable and scalable machine database software that is designed to meet the needs of modern sysadmin teams. It is open source and has already proven its worth in production environments. Anyone searching for a good machine database should download and check it out.
The software has been specifically designed to support up to 10,000 hosts and is still actively being developed, despite still being in its alpha stage. Nevertheless, some organizations have already seen success in using MachDB in their production.
The software was inspired by experiences at MP3.com, Qualcomm, VMIX Media, as well as discussions with several leading figures in the industry of system administration. The aim was to create a good, scalable, open source implementation of a much-needed sysadmin tool.
Design goals for MachDB include information gathering that is architecture and OS agnostic, a LAMP-based back end, an XML spec serving as the "API," and scalable operation with 10,000+ hosts. The software also comes with a web front end that is easy to use and has human and machine readable interfaces, as well as templates for easy UI modifications.
MachDB was introduced to the user community at LISA 2007 and has since gained attention. The developer maintains a development blog where the latest updates and statuses are posted. Those interested in following the project can subscribe to the blog's RSS feed.
Overall, MachDB is a reliable and scalable machine database software that is designed to meet the needs of modern sysadmin teams. It is open source and has already proven its worth in production environments. Anyone searching for a good machine database should download and check it out.
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