Stats Collector

Stats Collector is a software that is helpful in collecting statistics from remote nodes. This includes standard server metrics as well as any other numerical quantity that can be used to characterize the state of the node, such as the number of users or processes. It operates under a distributed agent-manager model and employs RRDtool as its database. Due to the bundled representation capabilities, it is possible to use RRDUtils, but it is not a requisite. The two tools, however, are recommended to be used together.

The installation process has been simplified with clear instructions to help you set up the software on both the manager and agent side. For the manager side, you need to ensure that the crontab entry is in place for the periodic generation of graphs using the make_graphs.sh script. Once the server is started, the manager side is ready to use. On the other hand, the agent side requires an entry in the crontab to run the statlaunch script every 15 minutes to keep the entire system running.

The latest version comes with a few notable changes, including RPM and Debian packages built on facilities already included in previous versions. The default destination node has also been modified to a simple non-qualified name, which makes deployments and adding a single CNAME easier. Furthermore, a minimal configuration has been included, making it possible to modify the destination host and port with ease.

In conclusion, Stats Collector is an excellent software with impressive features that make collecting statistics from remote nodes a breeze. Its easy-to-follow installation process, coupled with the improvements in the latest release, make it a dependable tool for any organization intent on streamlining their data collection process.