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Accurate Monitoring of system load
by John Lange 16 Dec '05

16 Dec '05

Does anyone have any suggestions for accurate monitoring of system load on web servers? In the situation where you have a server which is hosting multiple applications I've found it next to impossible to determine with any accuracy what applications or pages within those applications are causing load. At any given moment its easy to see what is using CPU and memory. But in the case of a web server these are brief spikes that don't mean anything. Whats needed is a way to see what has caused the most load over a given time period (say the last 10 minutes). Does anyone have any suggestions for tools that can help determine load. -- John Lange OpenIT ltd. www.Open-IT.ca (204) 885 0872 VoIP, Web services, Linux Consulting, Server Co-Location

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(no subject)
by Montana Quiring 15 Dec '05

15 Dec '05

Sorry, I'm resending again cuz I sent from the wrong email account. Here's a link to that YES Linux distro I mentioned: http://www.yeslinux.org/ I think it's a good start for someone that's not a *NIX guru. -- <some kinda sig here>

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Data Theft Story
by Shawn Wallbridge 14 Dec '05

14 Dec '05

Here is the article mentioned during the presentation... http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/12/ehijacking.html Basically, people hacked into UPS, and had a 'secure' delivery of a tape (containing 35million peoples banking information) delivered to a different address. shawn

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Re: [RndTbl] Samba server
by Dan Martin 03 Dec '05

03 Dec '05

Sugumar: I assume you got my address from the MUUG roundtable posting, so I will post my reply there. I am new at setting up Samba, so others may have more accurate or helpful information for you. I basically followed the example in http://www.quickfixnotebook.com/ which is well worth buying from Copperfields if you have a number of setup issues to deal with using Fedora Core. I think most of the examples in the first edition are for FC1, but the author is aware of FC2 and FC3. Using FC4, I had trouble with SE Linux enabled. Only after extensive Googling did I find that SE Linux was the cause of my woes in setting up Samba. Contrary to the web info I found, re-enabling SE Linux afterward did NOT allow proper directory sharing, and I continue to boot without SE Linux enabled. The Samba Howto http://www.samba.org/samba/docs/man/Samba-HOWTO-Collection/ is helpful, and there are examples of smb.conf files in the fast start section including one for a domain controller http://www.samba.org/samba/docs/man/Samba-HOWTO-Collection/FastStart.html#i… To answer your questions: 1) to make your Samba server a PDC, you need to set its priority higher than that of your competing Windows machines. The smb.conf setting os level = 65 is generally sufficient. I am also using domain master = yes security = domain but I think security = domain is not necessary to make Samba your PDC. Take that info with a grain of salt. 2) I am using passdb backend = tdbsam No configuration of the database was required. Everything was just there. I am not using LDAP - it looks like there is considerable setup, and it is probably not necessary unless you plan on scaling up to a large network with subnets on it. If you are using a similar system and this is even remotely helpful, I would be glad to post or send my smb.conf file. sugumar c wrote: >hello > > How to configer samba PDC server and how to use >LDAP server > >pls explan. i am waiting for your replay > >bye >sugumar.c > >--- Dan Martin <ummar143(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > > > >>The problem is SE Linux. >> >>I finally found the solution to this problem on >>Google by adding more >>search terms >> >> >> >http://readlist.com/lists/redhat.com/fedora-list/14/73268.html > > >>> >>This two services was working OK before >>> >>my >>> >>update from FC3 >>> >> >>> >>I think that it was having something to do with >>> >>> >>SE, because to >> >> >>> >>solution >>> >>this I had to turn off SE, reboot, then turn on >>> >>> >>SE & reboot again, >> >> >>> >>this >>> >>(I think) relabeled the entire file system & >>> >>> >>after this; no more >> >> >>> >>problems with the smb & ppp0 services getting >>> >>> >>working ok. >> >> >>> >> >>> >>> >>I booted after turning off SE, and it works - after >>many frustrating >>hours of looking for the problem in Samba. >> >>Dan Martin wrote: >> >> >> >>>I have been playing with Samba 3 on FC4 for over 3 >>> >>> >>days now, and it's >> >> >>>starting to get not fun. >>> >>>Samba appears to be up and running and the network >>> >>> >>is functional. >> >> >>>When I browse the network on my Windows machines >>> >>> >>(one is Win 2000 pro >> >> >>>the other is NT4) I am prompted for a >>> >>> >>username/password, then the >> >> >>>server shows on the network. I can open its >>> >>> >>folder, and I can browse >> >> >>>a tmp share inside (path /tmp) subject to the >>> >>> >>permissions of the >> >> >>>subfolders. >>> >>>When I try to access the home folder named "user" >>> >>> >>I get the error >> >> >>>\\Linuxserver\user is not accessible. The network >>> >>> >>name cannot be found. >> >> >>>It appears that authentication is working, as I >>> >>> >>can login at the >> >> >>>prompt, and the subfolder representing the home >>> >>> >>directory is named >> >> >>>after the user. Permissions under Linux should >>> >>> >>not be an issue, since >> >> >>>I have granted universal access to /home and all >>> >>> >>subdirectories. If I >> >> >>>try to browse folders that I do not have access >>> >>> >>to, I get a different >> >> >>>error - access denied. >>> >>>Since the default mapping of the [homes] share did >>> >>> >>not seem to work, I >> >> >>>have even tried setting the smb.conf parameter >>>path=/home/%S >>>to no avail. >>> >>>I have tried numerous other things, and a Google >>> >>> >>search turned up >> >> >>>dozens of dead ends. >>> >>>Does anyone have ideas re >>>1) the above problem >>>2) how to 'flush the cache' so that I don't have >>> >>> >>to log on and off on >> >> >>>Windows every time I try a change in Samba >>>3) how to determine on the Linux machine which >>> >>> >>windows user is >> >> >>>accessing from the network so I can confirm >>> >>> >>authentication is correct >> >> >>>(like a 'who' command for Samba) >>> >>> >>> >>-- >> -Dan >> >>Dr. Dan Martin, MD, CCFP, BSc, BCSc (Hon) >> >>GP Hospital Practitioner >>Computer Science grad student >>ummar143(a)cc.umanitoba.ca >>(204) 831-1746 >>answering machine always on >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Roundtable mailing list >>Roundtable(a)muug.mb.ca >>http://www.muug.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo/roundtable >> >> >> > > > > >__________________________________________ >Yahoo! DSL - Something to write home about. >Just $16.99/mo. or less. >dsl.yahoo.com > > > > -- -Dan Dr. Dan Martin, MD, CCFP, BSc, BCSc (Hon) GP Hospital Practitioner Computer Science grad student ummar143(a)cc.umanitoba.ca (204) 831-1746 answering machine always on

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Asterisk UG
by Kevin McGregor 02 Dec '05

02 Dec '05

I ran into a couple of people yesterday who were interested in Asterisk and VoIP. When and where is the next Asterisk User Group meeting? I thought I'd email them the information.

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MUUG Lines December 2005 Errata
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Hi folks. The December issue of MUUG Lines, our monthly newsletter, was mailed out this morning. We rushed to get it out earlier than usual, to hopefully beat the holiday rush, and get the newsletters to you in time for the meeting. Unfortunately, we missed a couple errors, which we only noticed after it was too late: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 13th, 2005. The following meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10th, 2006. We've corrected these dates in the online version of the newsletter, which you can find here (in PDF, PS, and Word DOC formats)... http://www.muug.mb.ca/muuglines.html Note that we also always post the meeting schedule and abstracts online too, and you can find those here... http://www.muug.mb.ca/meetings/ As always, too, the meeting announcement will be posted to the usual mailing lists a week before the next meeting date. -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609

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Winnipeg Python Users Group?
by Stuart Williams 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

I'd like to start up a Python users' group in Winnipeg. If you're interested in helping or participating let me know. Stuart Williams.

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Transient parse error -- message queued for future delivery
by divya.parvataneni＠wipro.com 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

hi everyone, I have sendmail configured on my RH linux machine, but when i try to send a mail to a address, it says " [root@wack mail]# mail -v divya.parvataneni(a)wipro.com Subject: hi . Cc: Null message body; hope that's ok wipro.com: Name server timeout divya.parvataneni(a)wipro.com... Transient parse error -- message queued for future delivery divya.parvataneni(a)wipro.com... queued " In the configuration file ive changed the SMART relay host's Null value and included a valid mail server ip. # "Smart" relay host (may be null) DS 10.200.53.98 Any suggestions??? Thanks in advance! Divya Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

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Shaw throttling torrents?
by Sean Walberg 24 Nov '05

24 Nov '05

Anyone tried downloading any distributions (or other things) using BitTorrent through Shaw? Apparently they're using Ellacoya shapers to throttle back the bandwidth. A coworker just got off the phone with their support who confirmed it. Sean -- Sean Walberg <sean(a)ertw.com> http://ertw.com

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Does anyone really control the Internet? (fwd)
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 24 Nov '05

24 Nov '05

Anyone want to get involved with CIRA (and join Bill)? -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Julie Lepine" <julie.lepine(a)cira.ca> To: "Julie Lepine" <julie.lepine(a)cira.ca> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:23:27 -0500 Subject: Does anyone really control the Internet? / Quelqu'un controle vraiment l'Internet ? Le français suivra. Dear Madam/Sir, Does anyone really control the Internet? No but your organization could help manage Canadas Internet space. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), which operates the dot-ca Internet domain, is looking for organizations to appoint Directors to its Board for 2006-2007. The dot-ca Internet domain is a valuable and growing resource built for and operated by Canadians. The CIRA Board represents the diversity and interests of Canadas Internet community and users. Directors set policy and establish strategy to help manage the dot-ca domain and support its growth. CIRA invites organizations representing three stakeholder groups (Internet users, Commercial Internet interests, and CIRA Certified Registrars) to express their interest in providing representation on the CIRA Board by appointing Directors for the 2006-2007 Board term. Please visit http://www.cira.ca/news-releases/162.html for information on how to become involved. Mesdames/Messieurs, Est-ce que quelquun contrôle vraiment lInternet? Non mais votre organisme peut aider à gérer lespace Internet canadien. LAutorité canadienne pour les enregistrements Internet (ACEI), qui exploite le domaine Internet point ca, est à la recherche dorganismes intéressés à nommer des administrateurs à son conseil dadministration pour lannée 2006-2007. Bâti et exploité par des Canadiens et pour des Canadiens, le domaine point ca constitue une ressource de grande valeur qui connaît une croissance soutenue. Les membres du conseil dadministration de lACEI représentent la diversité et les intérêts de la collectivité de lInternet au Canada. Les administrateurs de lACEI établissent des politiques et des stratégies pour aider à la gestion du domaine point ca et pour soutenir sa croissance. LACEI invite des organismes représentant trois groupes (Utilisateurs de lInternet, Entités commerciales de lInternet, et les Registraires agréés de lACEI) à manifester leur intérêt à faire partie du conseil d'administration de l'ACEI en y déléguant un de leurs membres pour le mandat 2006-2007 du conseil : Visitez le site http://www.cira.ca/news-releases-french/148.html pour en savoir plus sur la façon de joindre notre équipe. Best regards/Meilleures salutations, Julie Lépine Marketing & Communications CIRA / ACEI 350 Sparks Street Suite 1110 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8 1-877-860-1411 ext. 229

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