Analyze Servers and Get Support - RHCSA (RH124).pdf

Analyze Servers and Get Support - RHCSA (RH124).pdf

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  Analyze Servers
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  Overview ● Server analysisrefers to the process of monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing server performance and health ● Involves collecting and reviewing data such as logs , metrics , Configurations etc ● Enhance server performance and security ● Proactive management using tools like SOS reports and Cockpit
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  ● Diagnostic toolprovided by Red Hat. ● Captures logs, configurations, and hardware details for troubleshooting. ● Essential for support and issue analysis. ● Command : sos report Understanding SOS Reports
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  ● Centralized Data:Logs, configs, hardware details. ● Efficient Troubleshooting: Provides Red Hat support with detailed information. ● Automation: Simple command-based report generation. Why Use SOS Reports?
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  ● Web-based graphicalinterface for server management. ● Simplifies tasks like monitoring, user management, and service control. ● Provides real-time metrics and logs in an intuitive dashboard. Cockpit
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  ● Ease ofUse: Intuitive web interface ● Real-Time Monitoring: View CPU, memory, disk, and network usage ● Comprehensive Management: Handles logs, SELinux, users, containers, and more Benefits of Cockpit
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  Cockpit’s dashboard
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  ● Installed bydefault on RHEL. Installable via: dnf install cockpit-y. ● Start service: systemctl start cockpit. ● Access via browser: https://<IP_ADDRESS>:9090. Getting Started with Cockpit
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  ● Switch betweenenforcing and permissive modes. ○ Use toggle buttons on the SELinux tab for policy change. Manage SELinux through cockpit
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  ● SOS reportscentralize diagnostics for efficient troubleshooting ● Cockpit simplifies server management with a user-friendly interface ● Combine tools for comprehensive server analysis and monitoring Conclusion