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.
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.
Version 1.3: N/A