Linux System Administrators

DenyHosts is a script intended to be run by Linux system administrators to help thwart ssh server attacks. If youve ever looked at your ssh log (/var/log/secure on Redhat, /var/log/auth.log on Mandrake, etc...) you may be alarmed to see how many hackers attempted to gain access to your server.... Platforms: *nix

The GNU/Linux System Architect Toolkit is designed to help people build systems. The toolkit consists of three basic elements. Build scripts called blueprints that easily and consistently turn source code into binary packages A collection of sample system scripts and configuration files... Platforms: *nix

Shuriken is an XML-based tool for Linux system administrators to set up spans of time when the system should be up. Using the RTC daily alarm (requires BIOS, hardware, Linux support), the system will automatically power on (if it is off) for these intervals. The man pages provide all the... Platforms: *nix

Linux Mobile System project (LMS) is a full Linux system whose support is the new USB Flash Memory Drives. The intention is to boot any PC with USB support with our system and therefore we will have every administration and analysis applications that we have selected, so we will not need install... Platforms: *nix

Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. There are a lot of reasons why somebody would want to install an LFS system. The question most people raise is "why go through all the hassle of manually installing a Linux... Platforms: *nix

CVS tools - set of utilities for users, project/build managers and system administrators. The tools use platform independent languages like bash, Perl, Python or Java. Platform support Win32/Cygwin and Linux based file systems. Platforms: *nix

The Net-Policy project allows system administrators to configure and manage their entire network at once. It is initially designed to configure firewall and IPsec connections across an entire network. Net-policy contains the following components: net-policy: This is the core network manager.... Platforms: *nix

Abox project is a small Linux system for tight spots. The target space is from 8MB and up, to be run from a flash drive, a USB-Flash dongle, a CDROM or an old computer(or whatever). The system will be composed of a Linux kernel, busybox, and miscellaneous Debian stable binaries. The key... Platforms: *nix

BruteBlock project allows system administrators to block various bruteforce attacks on UNIX services. The program analyzes system logs and adds attackers IP address into ipfw2 table effectively blocking them. Addresses are automatically removed from the table after specified abound of time.... Platforms: *nix

Archie project is a complete live Arch linux system (v0.7) to be run from a cd/usb, built with the KISS philosophy in mind. No packages have been stripped to provide a full Arch linux system, yet deliver fastest performance with no extensive bloating. Archie uses its own hw-detection tool... Platforms: *nix

Lonix is a console-based full Linux system which runs from a live CD. Based on Linux From Scratch, this distribution includes useful utilities for students and developers. Some servers, such as Apache, Proftpd, and sshd are pre-configured and included. It can also be used as a partition tool... Platforms: *nix

Midnight Backup is a flexable framework composed of plugins that will allow system administrators to develop sophisticated backup systems. It will be cross-network and cross-platform, allowing clients to submit data to servers for backup purposes. It will have a high level of admin control... Platforms: *nix

MEPIS Linux is a desktop Linux system that is also easy to configure as a dedicated server. SimplyMEPIS is designed for both personal and business purposes. It includes cutting-edge features such as a live/installation/recovery CD, automatic hardware configuration, NTFS partition resizing, ACPI... Platforms: *nix

CamStream project is a collection of tools for webcams and other video-devices, enhancing your Linux system with multimedia video. All written in C++ and with a nice GUI frontend. The interface is based on Qt, an excellent GUI framework. The aim of this project is build a set of programs for:... Platforms: *nix

Distcc Livecd is a small bootable cdrom that contains a uClibc Linux system, the GNU compiler and a distcc daemon. The purpose of this CD is to be able to borrow compile CPU power from computers without installing anything on the harddisk. The CD is build with the Gentoo portage framework.... Platforms: *nix

Cross-LFS stands for Cross Linux From Scratch (CLFS) and is a project that provides you with step-by-step instructions for building your own customized Linux system entirely from source. Why would I want a CLFS system? Many wonder why they should go through the hassle of building a Linux... Platforms: *nix

SabayonLinux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on a... Platforms: *nix

Sabayon Linux is a live DVD designed to transform a computer into a powerful Gentoo Linux system in less than 5 minutes. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution powered by a software install manager engine called "Portage". Besides functioning as a live DVD, Sabayon Linux can also be installed on... Platforms: *nix

SILC Server provides system administrators ability to easily and quickly set up new SILC networks. SILC Server is full implementation of server side of the SILC protocol. SILC Server is ideal for small offices and organizations to set up secure conferencing network in LAN. SILC Server is... Platforms: *nix

YAKR is a livecd software dstribution based on the GNU/Linux System. The name YAKR is an acronym for Yet Another Knoppix Remaster. YAKR is based on KNOPPIX (4.02). It Features a wide blend software intended to cater to all needs.. Platforms: *nix