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Long-Term Network Bandwidth Monitoring with vnStat on Linux: Track, Analyze, and Export Usage Reports

June 3, 2026

vnStat is a lightweight Linux daemon that tracks network bandwidth over time — no packet capture, minimal overhead. This guide walks through installation, daemon setup, querying daily/monthly/yearly reports, and exporting data to JSON for scripts and alerts.

Networking

6 Months with Checkmk on Linux: From Infrastructure Chaos to a Single Pane of Glass

May 18, 2026

Based on 6 months of production use, this guide shows you how to replace fragmented monitoring tools with a unified Checkmk setup on Ubuntu for servers and network gear.

Networking

6 Months with Zabbix: A Real-World Guide to Proactive Network Monitoring

May 13, 2026

A production-hardened guide to Zabbix 7.0. From installing on Ubuntu 24.04 to configuring SNMP and stopping alert storms, this is everything I learned in my first 6 months of usage.

Networking

Stop Flying Blind: Mastering Network Visibility with LibreNMS and SNMP

April 20, 2026

Tired of guessing why the network is slow? This practical guide walks you through deploying LibreNMS and SNMP to gain total visibility into your switches, routers, and servers.

Networking

Centralized Log Management for Network Devices and Firewalls with ELK Stack

April 12, 2026

Learn how to build a high-performance, centralized logging system for your network infrastructure using the ELK Stack. Move from reactive firefighting to proactive management with real-world configuration examples.