Simple server monitoring - Feedback appreciated (Public beta)
- Thread starter NQ-Joe
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peterw
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It is a nice project but I will never run a unknown code with root access.
NQ-Joe
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Seeing that many of you are less concerned about the hosted part but the fact that the agent is running in root is quite the relief. As I already wrote, none of the script functions actually need root so I will definitely try to change that.
Releasing the backends source is currently not an option for me. I will however think about possible compromises for the future.
I still would like to have more users testing it so if you know anyone who might be interested, just spread the word. A recommendation from a trusted community member or friend is far more worth than what I could achieve with ads or app indexes.
Thank you everyone for your help and feedback, keep it coming
Releasing the backends source is currently not an option for me. I will however think about possible compromises for the future.
I still would like to have more users testing it so if you know anyone who might be interested, just spread the word. A recommendation from a trusted community member or friend is far more worth than what I could achieve with ads or app indexes.
Thank you everyone for your help and feedback, keep it coming
If you could write us a nice agreement/TOS & sort the privs out (which should be quick) then i think it would work out better for you with it being SaaS. Unfortunately it doesn't really add up as of now.Seeing that many of you are less concerned about the hosted part but the fact that the agent is running in root is quite the relief. As I already wrote, none of the script functions actually need root so I will definitely try to change that.
Releasing the backends source is currently not an option for me. I will however think about possible compromises for the future.
I still would like to have more users testing it so if you know anyone who might be interested, just spread the word. A recommendation from a trusted community member or friend is far more worth than what I could achieve with ads or app indexes.
Thank you everyone for your help and feedback, keep it coming
NQ-Joe
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Of course, did you spot any specific paragraphs in the current agreement you dislike or would like to have more detailed?
Aldryic C'boas
The Pony
Maybe he's being careful, and getting a feel of how resources will be used rather than biting off more than he can chew.
NQ-Joe
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For now that is just the initial beta limit. One of the reasons for the public beta is to determine how much storage the load data will consume so I get an idea about data retention. Feel free to send an email from the address you signed up with and I'll up your limit.
Right to the point, exactly
NQ-Joe
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Awesome, thank you very much. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Just signed up because it looks interesting. I haven't really had a chance to give it a spin, but I noticed one minor thing when logging in that I just had to mention. When you press TAB after entering your email address, the focus should go directly to the password field. Right now, it goes to the "Forgot" link. This can be solved by adding tabindex="1" to the email field, and tabindex="2" to the password field. I know, it's a minor nitpick, but it can really get in the way if you're not expecting it.
Besides that, everything that I've seen so far looks pretty good.
Besides that, everything that I've seen so far looks pretty good.
NQ-Joe
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Thank you very much Nick. I am using Firefox which does not seem to have that glitch. I will fix it with the next web app update. I already have a few smaller errors on my list but don't want to commit an update just yet.
HenriqueSousa - WebUp 24/7
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I signed up for this service and it is very good.
I would like to suggest you the option to add more warning email addresses, for example I wan my System Administrator to receive the warnings.
keep up the good work
- Henrique
I would like to suggest you the option to add more warning email addresses, for example I wan my System Administrator to receive the warnings.
keep up the good work
- Henrique
NodeWest-Dan
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I like this. I'd like it if i could get SMS alerts and email alerts to multiple users.
NQ-Joe
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I am currently working on some changes to the notification system, using multiple email addresses is definitely something to implement. SMS alerts will most likely only be available when a pricing model is introduced.I signed up for this service and it is very good.
I would like to suggest you the option to add more warning email addresses, for example I wan my System Administrator to receive the warnings.
keep up the good work
- Henrique
tortau
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Figured I should throw in some mix to the discussion. Personally, I don't think @NQ-Joe should release backend code and/or make things open-source (other than the client) because that would just undermine the purpose of his hosted service. It's kinda like asking UptimeRobot to give us their backend code so that we can run the same exact thing in our own environment and not pay for the development time.
Having said that, an API is always appreciated (I know it's in the books, but figured a +1 would be appreciated) so that we can incorporate the aggregate stats/charts on websites. And/or a way to make the stats public (re: public static page).
Having said that, an API is always appreciated (I know it's in the books, but figured a +1 would be appreciated) so that we can incorporate the aggregate stats/charts on websites. And/or a way to make the stats public (re: public static page).
NQ-Joe
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Thank you @tortau. A self-hosted version would also introduce much more support work and problems because of all the different system stacks out there. The idea of a simple monitoring service just works better with a central web service.
The API is already on the list and we will update the progress on Twitter over the next few weeks.
The API is already on the list and we will update the progress on Twitter over the next few weeks.