server management

Automating Server Management with Ansible

Within the domain of IT infrastructure, the effort of overseeing a substantial quantity of servers might be overwhelming. Introducing Ansible, a freely available automation tool that streamlines the process of managing configurations, deploying applications, and automating tasks. This blog will provide a comprehensive overview of how to automate server management with Ansible, including detailed explanations and illustrative code examples. What is Ansible? Ansible is an IT automation tool that enables you to manage servers without

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How To Install OpenSearch Dashboard on Ubuntu 22.04

OpenSearch Dashboards is an open-source visualization and analytics tool that allows you to explore, visualize, and analyze data stored in an OpenSearch cluster. It is part of the OpenSearch project. OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards are developed to provide users with powerful tools for real-time data search, analysis, and visualization. Let’s look at the steps involved in installing OpenSearch Dashboard on Ubuntu 22.04. 1. Add repository for opensearch dashboard 2. Update the package lists using the

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Steps to Enable PSK Encryption For Zabbix Agents

Pre-Shared Key (PSK) encryption is a method of securing communication between Zabbix server and Zabbix agents.Enabling PSK encryption in Zabbix provides an extra level of security to your monitoring infrastructure. Steps to enable PSK encryption on Zabbix agent server On zabbix agent server 1. Generate a PSK secret key in the location /etc/zabbix using the command This command generate a 64-byte random hexadecimal string and saves in a file named encrypt.psk 2. Then configure zabbix

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Grafana Integration with Cloud Watch

Integrating Grafana with Amazon CloudWatch enables you to effortlessly monitor your AWS resources and metrics in real time. Install Grafana Install Grafana on your server.You could follow our documentation here. Then,access the Grafana web interface after installation. Grafana comes with builtin support for CloudWatch. Configure the data source 1. Select Connections from the left-side menu. 2. Navigate to Your connections and select Data sources. 3. Type CloudWatch into the search bar. 4. Click Cloud Watch.

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How to Install Node.js Using NVM

This blog is to learn how to install node.js using nvm tool in a linux server. Our support team is available anytime to help you with the installation of node.js. What is Node.js? Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that enables developers to execute JavaScript code outside of a web browser. It is open source and cross-platform, allowing developers to create high-performance network applications and web servers with JavaScript.Node.js uses V8 JavaScript engine. Steps to

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How To Install and Configure Ansible on Ubuntu 22.04?

Ansible is a free and open-source automation tool used to configuration management, application deployment and task automation. We at Skynats do Ansible automations for various tasks under our Server Management plan. To install Ansible on your server, run the following command on your control node: Verify the installation by using the command After that, create a user to perform Ansible tasks on both the control and managed node and give the sudo permissions. Configure password

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Log Monitoring | Grafana Loki Installation

Grafana Loki is a log aggregation system, inspired by Prometheus, designed for easy setup and scalability. It offers an affordable solution for collecting, storing, and querying vast amounts of log data. As part of the Grafana Labs ecosystem, Grafana Loki is open-source and widely adopted. For users looking to implement it, Grafana Loki installation is straightforward and can be done efficiently to manage large-scale log data. Skynats, as a part of our Server Management Service,

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Benefits of Outsourcing Server Management

In today’s digitally driven landscape, the Benefits of Outsourcing Server Management are pivotal to maintaining an efficient and reliable online presence. While handling servers in-house might appear practical, outsourcing this critical task presents numerous advantages that can drive business growth. Let’s explore why entrusting server management to external experts can truly be a game-changer for your organization. Expertise Beyond Boundaries: Outsourcing server management opens doors to a pool of specialized skills and expertise. Dedicated professionals,

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Common Server Issues and How to Prevent Them

Introduction Servers are the backbone of modern digital operations, serving websites, applications, and data to users around the world. However, like any technology, servers can encounter various issues that can disrupt services and cause downtime. 1. Downtime Prevention: To prevent downtime, implement redundancy by having multiple servers. Regularly maintain and update your server software and hardware. Monitor server health with automated tools that can alert you to potential issues before they lead to downtime. 2.

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Resolving 502 Bad Gateway Errors in IIS: Troubleshooting and Solutions

If you’ve encountered a “502 Bad Gateway” error on your web server running IIS (Internet Information Services), don’t worry, you’re not alone. This common error can be frustrating, but it’s usually fixable with some careful troubleshooting. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps to identify the root causes of 502 errors and provide solutions to get your web server up and running smoothly again. What is a 502 Bad Gateway Error? A

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