Introduction to Big Brother

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Introduction to Big Brother

• Greg Porter
• Data Processing Manager
• USPFO For California

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Big Brother System Monitor

• FREE!! Go to http//bb4.com
• Monitor all systems from the web
• Client - Server architecture
• Server runs on unix or NT
• Clients available for all OSes
• Relatively simple to load

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Main BB Status Page
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Overview of Installation

• Load apache on unix
• Make sure apache is working
• Get the BB tar file
• Untar it
• Follow the steps in README.INSTALL
• Load clients onto monitored systems
• Customize - look, extra tests, etc.

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For More Information

• Check out DPNet
• DP specific web site
• Lots of topics, DP specific discussions
• Links to lots of good DP related sites
• Our how-tos on how to load for HP-UX
• Get help in real-time
• http//dpnet.caus.ca.ngb.army.mil