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 The darkstat output can then be seen on a web browser at ''192.168.1.1:667'' The darkstat output can then be seen on a web browser at ''192.168.1.1:667''
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 +The darkstat systemd intergration suck, it is a legacy setup.  As darkstat can simply be driven from command link I made a direct systemctl service file to operate.
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 ====glances==== ====glances====
 +See [[https://wiki.kptree.net/doku.php?id=tech_notes:programs#python|KPTree Pyton/pipx]] for more information
   * ''sudo apt install pipx''  ([[https://pypa.github.io/pipx/|pipx]] — Install and Run Python Applications in Isolated Environments)   * ''sudo apt install pipx''  ([[https://pypa.github.io/pipx/|pipx]] — Install and Run Python Applications in Isolated Environments)
   * ''pipx ensurepath''    * ''pipx ensurepath'' 
-  * ''pipx install glances''  (https://nicolargo.github.io/glances/|Glances]]) +  * ''pipx install 'glances[all]'''  ([[https://nicolargo.github.io/glances/|Glances]])  (can also use the ''--force'' option) 
-  * ''pipx inject glances "glances[web]"'' ([[https://waylonwalker.com/pipx-w/|Glances webui with pipx]])+  * ''%%pipx inject glances "glances[web]"%%'' ([[https://waylonwalker.com/pipx-w/|Glances webui with pipx]])
  
 Like like the references for Debian 12 for glances install are out of date.... Like like the references for Debian 12 for glances install are out of date....
   * [[https://www.tecmint.com/glances-an-advanced-real-time-system-monitoring-tool-for-linux/|Glances – An Advanced Real Time System Monitoring Tool for Linux]]   * [[https://www.tecmint.com/glances-an-advanced-real-time-system-monitoring-tool-for-linux/|Glances – An Advanced Real Time System Monitoring Tool for Linux]]
   * [[https://wiki.crowncloud.net/?How_to_install_Glances_on_Debian_11|How to Install Glances System Monitor on Debian 11]]   * [[https://wiki.crowncloud.net/?How_to_install_Glances_on_Debian_11|How to Install Glances System Monitor on Debian 11]]
-  * [[https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-glances-system-monitor-on-debian-11/|How to Install Glances on Debian 11]] 
   * [[https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-glances-on-debian-linux/|How to Install Glances on Debian 12, 11 or 10]]   * [[https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-glances-on-debian-linux/|How to Install Glances on Debian 12, 11 or 10]]
   * [[https://github.com/nicolargo/glances|nicolargo glances]]   * [[https://github.com/nicolargo/glances|nicolargo glances]]
 +  * [[https://fossguides.com/glances-the-best-modern-monitoring-tool-for-linux/|Glances – the Best Modern Monitoring Tool for Linux]]
  
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 +As can be seen glances uses ''pipx'' this is a good reference that explains some use of ''pipx'' commands, [[https://www.marsja.se/pipx-installing-uninstalling-upgrading-python-packages-in-virtual-envs/|Pipx: Installing, Uninstalling, & Upgrading Python Packages in Virtual Envs]].  Some key ones are:
 +  *''pipx list'' to list the installed python packages under pipx
 +  *''pipx upgrade package'' to upgrade a python package under pipx
 +  *''pipx uninstall package'' to uninstall a pipx package
 +  *''pipx upgrade-all'' to upgrade all installed packages
 ===Glances Options=== ===Glances Options===
  
 //**__The best hot key is 'h' which displays/hides the help screen__**// //**__The best hot key is 'h' which displays/hides the help screen__**//
  
-Below are the list of several hot keys. +++++Below are the list of several hot keys:|
   * a – Sort processes automatically   * a – Sort processes automatically
   * c – Sort processes by CPU%   * c – Sort processes by CPU%
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   * q – Quit (Esc and Ctrl-C also work)   * q – Quit (Esc and Ctrl-C also work)
  
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 +See Glances docs [[https://glances.readthedocs.io/en/develop/config.html#location|Configuration Location]] where the configuration file may be stored and the format and examples.  I choose to place at ''./config/glances/glances.config''
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 ===glances as a service=== ===glances as a service===
-Setup a systemd file for glances as a local web service ''sudo vim /lib/systemd/system/glances.service''+++++Setup a systemd file for glances as a local web service ''sudo vim /lib/systemd/system/glances.service''|
 <code> <code>
 [Unit] [Unit]
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 [Service] [Service]
-ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/glances -w -t 2+#ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/glances -w -t 2 
 +ExecStart=/home/baumkp/.local/bin/glances -w -t 2
 Restart=on-abort Restart=on-abort
  
 [Install] [Install]
-WantedBy=multi-user.target+WantedBy=multi-user.target </code> 
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 +After modifying a systemd file update systemd: ''sudo systemctl daemon-reload''
  
-</code> +The glances output can then be seen on a web browser at ''192.168.1.1:61208'' and will autostart with ''sudo systemctl enable glances.service''.
-After modifying a systemd file update systemd: ''systemctl daemon-reload'' +
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-The glances output can then be seen on a web browser at ''192.168.1.1:61208''+
  
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 ====ntopng==== ====ntopng====
  
-I tried ntopng.  Unfortunately this program suite simply uses too many resources on my router which loads it up close to 100%.  There are often reports of dropped packet and such, further indicating overload.\\ +I tried ntopng again in December 2023.  I ran in a Docker container on my Router, although markedly improved since trying a few years ago this this program suite still uses uses a lot of resources on my router which loads it up close to 50%.  There are occasional reports of dropped packet and such, further indicating overload.\\  I noted a problem with installing the Docker version.  The Docker package documentation and defaults are to the ''latest'', yet the available package is listed as ''stable'', e.g. ''docker run -it -p 3000:3000 --net=host ntop/ntopng:stable -i br0'' versus the instructed ''docker run -it -p 3000:3000 -v $(pwd)/ntopng.license:/etc/ntopng.license:ro --net=host ntop/ntopng:latest -i br0'' \\ 
-I have decided to disable. //Worse than this this package suite caused difficulties with my system updates, so I removed it entirely. Note that this may be as it was previously disabled.//\\ +Another thing I do not like about this package is that the free community version is a significantly cut down of the full paid version.  The cost on the paid versions are substantial and I can simply not justify for non-commercial home use.  There is no general individual personal free full use version available.  The Docker container image is 2GB in size, the biggest image I have seen to date. Seems a bit bloated....\\ 
-Another thing I do not like about this package is that the free version is a cut down of the full paid version.  There is no general individual personal free full use version available. +**Hence I have decided not to use this software.** 
  
-There seem to be 2 main services to enable/disable/start/stop, nprobe and ntopng:+**tl;dr** ++++Systemd stuff, not relevant with use of Docker version| 
 +<code>There seem to be 2 main services to enable/disable/start/stop, nprobe and ntopng:
   * ''sudo systemctl stop ntopng'' | to stop (or start)   * ''sudo systemctl stop ntopng'' | to stop (or start)
   * ''sudo systemctl disable ntopng'' | to disable (or enable) starting on computer startup   * ''sudo systemctl disable ntopng'' | to disable (or enable) starting on computer startup
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 We can also turn-off the redis service unless something else wnat to also use. We can also turn-off the redis service unless something else wnat to also use.
   * ''sudo systemctl stop redis'' | to stop (or start)   * ''sudo systemctl stop redis'' | to stop (or start)
-  * ''sudo systemctl disable redis'' | to disable (or enable) starting on computer startup+  * ''sudo systemctl disable redis'' | to disable (or enable) starting on computer startup </code> 
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 The Docker installation instructions for Ubuntu from Docker [[https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/docker-ce/ubuntu/#uninstall-old-versions|Get Docker CE for Ubuntu]]. The Docker installation instructions for Ubuntu from Docker [[https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/docker-ce/ubuntu/#uninstall-old-versions|Get Docker CE for Ubuntu]].
  
-__**This is pretty old, I played with it circa 2017, and have not used Docker since.  I have successfully been using full KVM based VMs for my main machines and so have not had much need for Docker**__ \\ +__**This is pretty old, I played with it circa 2017, and have not used Docker since.  I was successfully been using full KVM based VMs for my main machines and so did not have much need for Docker**__ \\ 
 That being said, I can see the benefits of containerisation, such as Docker, versus full virtual machines, such as KVM. Of course there are also benefits with full VMs!. That being said, I can see the benefits of containerisation, such as Docker, versus full virtual machines, such as KVM. Of course there are also benefits with full VMs!.
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 +In 2022 I revisited Docker and basically have move my various VM applications to Docker containers/ stacks.  I run my Docker instance in a VM to isolate Docker from bare metal.  This is primarily as Docker plays around with iptables. I do not like this, particularly on my main router machine that I use on bare metal nftables as the router/fire software.
 ====Docker Host Security==== ====Docker Host Security====