Prostat is a statistical tool designed specifically for Squid servers. It assists in monitoring and analyzing network traffic, providing users with valuable insights into bandwidth usage and potential security threats.
Prostat software is a powerful statistical tool that works seamlessly with Squid. However, it lacks in-depth documentation which may prove challenging for some users.
To get started with prostat, install the software package and make a personalized copy of /usr/local/prostat/prostat.conf. You can edit the file according to your own preferences or make changes directly to /usr/local/prostat/prostat.conf.
Once you have configured the settings, you can run prostat with the "+g" option. If you haven't made any changes to the configuration file, you can simply run the software without the "+g" option as well.
For instance, if you want to generate statistics for entries in a rotated log file using options stored in /usr/local/prostat/myconf.conf file, you can run the command "cat /var/log/squid/access.log.0 | prostat +g/usr/local/prostat/myconf.conf" (Note: Please do not insert space after the "+g" option).
Moreover, you can use prostat and crontab to generate statistics automatically and as frequently as you like. Additionally, you can access information about the command-line options in the source prostat_1.3.tar.gz archive by referring to the analhead.h file.
In conclusion, Prostat software is a reliable tool that can help you analyze and visualize data related to Squid. While the lack of proper documentation may be a concern for some people, the software's features make up for it.
To get started with prostat, install the software package and make a personalized copy of /usr/local/prostat/prostat.conf. You can edit the file according to your own preferences or make changes directly to /usr/local/prostat/prostat.conf.
Once you have configured the settings, you can run prostat with the "+g" option. If you haven't made any changes to the configuration file, you can simply run the software without the "+g" option as well.
For instance, if you want to generate statistics for entries in a rotated log file using options stored in /usr/local/prostat/myconf.conf file, you can run the command "cat /var/log/squid/access.log.0 | prostat +g/usr/local/prostat/myconf.conf" (Note: Please do not insert space after the "+g" option).
Moreover, you can use prostat and crontab to generate statistics automatically and as frequently as you like. Additionally, you can access information about the command-line options in the source prostat_1.3.tar.gz archive by referring to the analhead.h file.
In conclusion, Prostat software is a reliable tool that can help you analyze and visualize data related to Squid. While the lack of proper documentation may be a concern for some people, the software's features make up for it.
What's New
Version 1.3: N/A