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Useful Python scripts for sysadmins: tips and tricks? [closed]
What are some sysadmin tasks that Python scripting is useful for, and utility scripts for performing those tasks?
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What are some tips/tricks to manage a cluster of machines?
We have a cluster of machines and I found ssh automatic login very helpful. I also found Capistrino very helpful. Are there any other tips/tricks you found useful?
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Oracle automatic patch download
I need to update/patch the firmware of a lot of Sun/Oracle systems quite frequently. To do that I first need to download the latest firmware snapshot by hand from Oracle's saggy and unsophisticated ...
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What is your favorite System admin reference webiste and blog? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the Sysadmin-Related Blogs & Mailing Lists you monitor?
References based on
OS, Networks , Tools (more interested in OpneSource and free but useful tools) , ...
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What are some cool or useful server/networking tricks?
For example:
Setting up a server as an secure HTTP proxy to use in a filtered internet connection.
Altering a computer's/network's DNS to reroute traffic.
What are some other fun and useful tricks ...
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netstat tips and tricks
In the same vein as the "Useful Command-line" questions (for Windows, Linux, and Mac)
, I think it would be handy to have "useful ways to use utility x" questions. Man pages tell you what parameters ...
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Hidden commands on Windows
Everybody has their secrets and Windows has them too.. I've been using these for a while and wanted to share them and I'd like to see some more I don't know yet.
To get to the 'Shut Down Windows' ...
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