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Tools for Linux sysadmins #1: ethtool
Today I am starting a new series of blog posts: “Tools for Linux sysadmins” The first blog post will cover ethtool, one of the most useful tools to handle network cards since it gives you full control...
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Tools for Linux sysadmins #2: hwinfo, lspci and more
Ever needed to find out what hardware runs a specific server without knowing anything about this system? Well, this happens to me from time to time. But since we are Linux sysadmins we know that there...
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Tools for Linux sysadmins #3: sdiff
Many Linux sysadmins have in common that working with configuration and other text files is part of their daily work. In my case, I often migrate older Linux boxes to our own Ubuntu fork. Therefore it...
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Check if an user exists with Cfengine 3
Often there is a need to add new users after deploying a new Linux box. In my case, I often have to add an user which takes care of the monitoring stuff (e.g. owning the Nagios plugins and executing...
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How to use the Leap Motion as a mouse on Linux
Since the Leap Motion has arrived in the homes of the fans and the curious, it has drawn a lot of attention. But while the support on Windows platforms is at least acceptable, the Leap Motion is not...
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