Most recent edit on 2006-05-22 20:43:06 by JimmyConner [Update forum topic]
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- Forums Topic∞
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- Forums Topic∞
Edited on 2006-05-22 20:37:08 by JimmyConner [Minor Update]
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CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 355 Megs, and installed is roughly 855 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, netflow, webmin, and remote Syslog).
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CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 355 Megs, and installed is roughly 855 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
Edited on 2006-05-14 21:55:59 by JimmyConner [Minor update]
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CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 355 Megs, and installed is roughly 855 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
- Netflow support (listening on port 2055)
Deletions:
CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 354 Megs, and installed is roughly 855 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
Netflow support (port 2055)
Edited on 2006-05-14 21:30:57 by JimmyConner [Add Weathermap and sort A-Z]
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- Syslog (Haloe)
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- Backup
Reports
Syslog
Edited on 2006-05-08 18:32:26 by JimmyConner [Added links]
Additions:
- Net-SNMP∞ (5.x)
RRDTool∞ (1.2)
webmin∞
eAccelerator∞ (0.9.5-beta2)
NTop∞ (3.1)
Deletions:
- Net-SNMP (5.x)
RRDTool (1.2)
webmin
[http://sourceforge.net/projects/eaccelerator/∞ eAccelerator] 0.9.5-beta2
NTop (3.1)
Edited on 2006-05-08 18:29:03 by JimmyConner [Added eAccelerator]
Additions:
- [http://sourceforge.net/projects/eaccelerator/∞ eAccelerator] 0.9.5-beta2
Edited on 2006-05-08 18:22:22 by JimmyConner [Updating for official release]
Additions:
CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 354 Megs, and installed is roughly 855 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
webmin
Plugin Architecture with the following plugins
- Backup
- Discovery
- Monitor
- NTop
- Reports
- Syslog
- Thold
- Mactrack
- Tools
- RRD Cleaner
- Update
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CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 372 Megs, and installed is roughly 800 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
webmin (1.250)
Plugin Architecture :0.9 testing with the following plugins
- Backup : beta
- Discovery : 0.3
- Monitor : 0.6
- NTop : 0.1
- Reports : 0.1
- Syslog : 0.2
- Thold : 0.2.7
- Mactrack : beta
- Tools : 0.2
- RRD Cleaner : beta)
- Update : 0.1
one word of warning:
CactiEZ is still in BETA, so don't even think of running this on your production system yet or putting it in a system that you want the data off of, since it completely blows away everything on the HD
Edited on 2006-03-26 09:12:09 by PsybeR
Additions:
- NTop (3.1)
Deletions:
- NTop (3.2)
Edited on 2006-03-26 09:11:15 by PsybeR [updated to release 4]
Additions:
CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.3∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 372 Megs, and installed is roughly 800 Megs. At only 305 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
- Netflow support (port 2055)
- Netflow redirect to NTop (you need to setup the interface on NTop yourself, listening on 2056, which is not allowed through the firewall)
- Cacti (0.8.6h)with latest patches
- Plugin Architecture :0.9 testing with the following plugins
- Backup : beta
- Discovery : 0.3
- Monitor : 0.6
- NTop : 0.1
- Reports : 0.1
- Syslog : 0.2
- Thold : 0.2.7
- Mactrack : beta
- Tools : 0.2
- RRD Cleaner : beta)
- Update : 0.1
- Forums Topic∞
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CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.2∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 362 Meg, and installed is roughly 700 Megs. At only 290 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
Cacti (0.8.6h)
Plugin Architecture (0.8) with the following plugins
- Monitor (0.4)
- Thold (0.2.7)
- Reports (0.1b)
- Backup (beta)
- Discover (beta)
- Mactrack (beta)
- Haloe -syslog (beta)
- Service Check (beta)
- RRD Cleaner (beta)
Forums Topic∞
Edited on 2006-01-31 03:10:20 by PsybeR
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See also:
Installation
Tips and Hints
Login Info
Forums Topic∞
Edited on 2006-01-24 03:19:58 by JimmyConner
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Downloading and Installation
Download the CD from the location specified in this thread∞.
Burn the ISO using whichever burning Utility you perfer (Nero, Alcohol 120%, etc...)
Boot to the cd and you will be prompted to press "ENTER" to install.
The installation will proceed, and once completed, you will be prompted to remove the CD from the drive and reboot.
After booting, your Cacti install will be completely functional.
Login Information
Some useful info you will need.
To login to the OS (you will want to change this)
user: root
pass: CactiEZ
To login to cacti (it prompts to change this)
user: admin
pass: admin
Get to webmin at (requires the root user / pass)
https://serverip:10000
Tips / Hints
Networking
By default, the server boots using DHCP, so if that isn't going to work in your setup, you will have to modify it yourself. You can use the command
netconfig
to change the IP and subnet to your network's standard. Please remember, that after modifying any Network Configuration, it is necessary to restart the networking service. You can do so with this command
service networking restart
Synching the Time
After first boot you will want to issue the command:
ntpdate -u 0.pool.ntp.org
several times to syncronize your time, ntp is running, but it will not update properly if your hardware clock is way off.
Changing the root password
You will also want to change the default root password, as its very insecure if you were to leave the server internet accessible.
FTP is not enabled
FTP is disabled on the server for security reasons. To add or modify files on the server from Windows, it is recommended that you use a program such as WinSCP∞ or Putty∞
Nightly Updates
Yum is set to run automatically everynight inorder to keep your CentOS install updated with the latest security patches. This may cause different issues when packages are updated, and you can no longer access the resource until the proper services are rebooted (ex: MySQL). If this becomes an issue, then you can disable the nightly Yum update by issueing these commands.
service yum stop
chkconfig yum off
Edited on 2006-01-24 03:14:05 by JimmyConner
Additions:
CactiEZ is still in BETA, so don't even think of running this on your production system yet or putting it in a system that you want the data off of, since it completely blows away everything on the HD
Deletions:
CactiEZ is still in BETA, so don't even think of running this on your production system yet or putting it in a system that you want the data off of, since it completely blows away everything on the HD (no prompts!!!!)
Edited on 2006-01-24 03:11:41 by JimmyConner [A few updates, expand the info a little, and organize it into sections.]
Additions:
CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.2∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 362 Meg, and installed is roughly 700 Megs. At only 290 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, https, ssh, ntop, webmin, and remote Syslog).
Everything is preconfigured and completely working after the initial install. This all requires ZERO input from the user except inserting the CD. This should make it very easy for anyone to test out Cacti, or to even deploy Cacti in their enviroment without the hassles that come with configuring Cacti and the services that it requires.
CactiEZ is still in BETA, so don't even think of running this on your production system yet or putting it in a system that you want the data off of, since it completely blows away everything on the HD (no prompts!!!!)
Downloading and Installation
Download the CD from the location specified in this thread∞.
Burn the ISO using whichever burning Utility you perfer (Nero, Alcohol 120%, etc...)
Boot to the cd and you will be prompted to press "ENTER" to install.
The installation will proceed, and once completed, you will be prompted to remove the CD from the drive and reboot.
After booting, your Cacti install will be completely functional.
Login Information
Some useful info you will need.
To login to the OS (you will want to change this)
user: root
pass: CactiEZ
To login to cacti (it prompts to change this)
user: admin
pass: admin
Get to webmin at (requires the root user / pass)
https://serverip:10000
Tips / Hints
Networking
By default, the server boots using DHCP, so if that isn't going to work in your setup, you will have to modify it yourself. You can use the command
netconfig
to change the IP and subnet to your network's standard. Please remember, that after modifying any Network Configuration, it is necessary to restart the networking service. You can do so with this command
service networking restart
Synching the Time
After first boot you will want to issue the command:
ntpdate -u 0.pool.ntp.org
several times to syncronize your time, ntp is running, but it will not update properly if your hardware clock is way off.
Changing the root password
You will also want to change the default root password, as its very insecure if you were to leave the server internet accessible.
FTP is not enabled
FTP is disabled on the server for security reasons. To add or modify files on the server from Windows, it is recommended that you use a program such as WinSCP∞ or Putty∞
Nightly Updates
Yum is set to run automatically everynight inorder to keep your CentOS install updated with the latest security patches. This may cause different issues when packages are updated, and you can no longer access the resource until the proper services are rebooted (ex: MySQL). If this becomes an issue, then you can disable the nightly Yum update by issueing these commands.
service yum stop
chkconfig yum off
Deletions:
CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on CentOS 4.2∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 345 Meg, and installed is roughly 700 Megs. At only 284 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, ssh, webmin, and remote Syslog).
Everything is preconfigured and completely working after initial install. This all requires ZERO input from the user except inserting the CD. This should make it very easy for anyone to test out Cacti.
Don't even think of running this on your production system yet or putting it in a system that you want the data off of, since it completely blows away everything on the HD (no prompts!!!!)
ok you were warned.
download
burn
boot off the cd and let it do its thing
Some useful info you will need.
To login to the OS (you will want to change this)
user: root
pass: CactiEZ
To login to cacti (it prompts to change this)
user: admin
pass: admin
Get to webmin at (requires the root user / pass)
https://serverip:10000
It runs off of DHCP, so if that isn't going to work in your setup, you will have to modify it yourself.
After first boot you will want to issue the command:
ntpdate -u 0.pool.ntp.org
several times to syncronize your time, ntp is running, but it will not update properly if your hardware clock is way off.
Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2006-01-23 01:20:52 by PsybeR []
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CactiEZ is the fastest possible way to get up and running with Cacti. CactiEZ is an auto-installing CD based on
CentOS 4.2∞. The disk is a completely remastered CD (from the 4 CD version, not the Server CD) and stripped down to the bare essentials (no GUI). The CD weighs in at roughly 345 Meg, and installed is roughly 700 Megs. At only 284 packages, it still includes a preconfigured firewall (only allowing http, ssh, webmin, and remote Syslog).
- Net-SNMP (5.x)
- RRDTool (1.2)
- webmin (1.250)
- NTop (3.2)
- Cacti (0.8.6h)
- CactiD (0.8.6f-1)
- Plugin Architecture (0.8) with the following plugins
- Monitor (0.4)
- Thold (0.2.7)
- Reports (0.1b)
- Backup (beta)
- Discover (beta)
- Mactrack (beta)
- Haloe -syslog (beta)
- Service Check (beta)
- RRD Cleaner (beta)
- A pile of templates
Everything is preconfigured and completely working after initial install. This all requires ZERO input from the user except inserting the CD. This should make it very easy for anyone to test out Cacti.
one word of warning:
Don't even think of running this on your production system yet or putting it in a system that you want the data off of,
since it completely blows away everything on the HD (no prompts!!!!)
ok you were warned.
download
burn
boot off the cd and let it do its thing
Some useful info you will need.
To login to the OS (you will want to change this)
user: root
pass: CactiEZ
To login to cacti (it prompts to change this)
user: admin
pass: admin
Get to webmin at (requires the root user / pass)
https://serverip:10000
It runs off of DHCP, so if that isn't going to work in your setup, you will have to modify it yourself.
After first boot you will want to issue the command:
ntpdate -u 0.pool.ntp.org
several times to syncronize your time, ntp is running, but it will not update properly if your hardware clock is way off.