I have many devices from which I want to get logs using a syslog server hosted on my iMac. To get in touch with logs and analyse them, I am looking for a good syslog viewer for mac which have the following functionalities: color log by level; stats & graphs; send mail and alert. PRINTER SERVER; Ciphertex NAS servers support USB printer sharing over the network (max. 3 USB printers). The NAS server offers printer sharing over the network and remote printing over the Internet via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). Print job management, and Bonjour printing for Mac OS X are also supported. VIRTUAL HOST SUPPORTED WEB SERVER.
SYSLOG SERVER/ANALYSIS
In a word: Splunk
it may be overkill, and it takes a little configuration to get going, but it does near-real time analysis and reporting any any number of log files from any number of systems. It's free for small volume (up to 500MB per day), but can run into some serious $$ if you're dealing with lots of logs (e.g. hundreds of GB per day)
LOAD TESTING A WEBSITE?:
There are sites that can do this, but I wouldn't worry about it. Your server is not going to be your limit, it's far more likely to be your network bandwidth. Any Mac Mini is more than capable of saturating most internet links, unless you're in a commercial datacenter with gigabit uplinks to your upstream providers.
I know there is a Mac OS X app that can test and map ones network, complete with graphical maps showing where each machine and server is located in the building
I'm not aware of any app that can build a physical map of your network, since that requires an understanding of building layouts, etc., but logical maps (a list of all the devices on the network, switch ports, etc.) are easy enough. Intermapper is probably a good starting point.
Jan 26, 2011 10:14 AM
Apple includes a VNC server in every edition of Mac OS X 10.4 and later. You can start the server through a discrete check box in the Sharing preferences.
This article refers to Mac OS X 10.4, aka Tiger. More recent versions are available on our VNC on Mac OS X page.
A VNC server lets you control your Mac from another computer. The other computer does not need to be a Mac; it can be a Windows PC.
There are a number of VNC servers available for the Mac. These are no longer needed with Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
The VNC server built into your Mac is free, easy to switch on, and supported by Apple.
Starting the Mac OS X VNC Server
- Launch the System Preferences.
Screenshot 1: Launch System Preferences
- Select the Sharing preferences.
Screenshot 2: Open the Shared preferences.
- Enable Apple Remote Desktop within the Services panel.
Screenshot 3: Enabled Apple Remote Desktop.
- Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password: in the Access Privileges… sheet.
Screenshot 4: Enabled VNC viewers.
- Enter a hard to guess pass phrase. You will need this to connect from the remote computer.
- Click OK to save your settings.
You are now running a VNC server and can connect remotely to your Mac.
To connect you need a VNC viewer. Thankfully these are numerous and many are free.
Free Syslog Server For Mac Os Xs
Try the oddly named Chicken of VNC — Wikipedia claims the name is a play on words referencing the Chicken of the Sea Tuna brand.
Why mention this?
The built-in VNC server on Mac OS X appears to be a little known feature. For administrators, and those looking after Macs for distant family members, VNC is fantastic.
If you are looking for an easier, or one off, means of remote access, take a look at Fog Creek's Copilot service.
Syslog Server Mac Free
Hope this helps.