Many server management tools use a client server model (ntop, ebox, puppet). Those who choose to run the client on the server can do so which I do on my workstation to sandbox work in progress.
That practice is not without its disadvantages. 1) firefox and xorg can consume a large proportions of my computer's resources 2) I have a large number of open ports and sockets (>600), fortunately they are behind a firewall and I know my neighbors 3) some of my sandbox applications generate outgoing traffic Some of tools need a tool to configure the tool, e.g. puppet Clearly I need to get my act together but some polish on the existing client server tools would help. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ken Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 8:16 AM Subject: Re: Ubuntu server GUI To: Neil Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: ubuntu-server@lists.ubuntu.com On Jun 29, 2008, at 3:51 AM, Neil Wilson wrote: <snip> > The best way to do server admin via GUI is to use a management station > that has the GUI on it and then issues commands to the server via some > interface - libvirt style, HTTP REST style, or just good old ssh. > > That way there is no guff on your server getting in the way of its > primary function - in complete contrast to Windows servers. Actually, Windows Server 2008 now has a "flavor" of server called "core" that strips off the local GUI and has an expanded suite of local command line commands available. In addition, it can be remotely managed by a "traditional" WIndows Server 2008 machine management console for admins that prefer GUI admin tools. The Windows Server 2008 "Core" installations offer limited functionality (mainly network functions, file server, domain controllers, etc.) and seem to be intended for remote deployment, to reduce server surface area (security), and increase performance of server. More information can be found here: http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/library/47a23a74-e13c-46de-8d30-ad0afb1eaffc1033.mspx?mfr=true Ken Hansen -- ubuntu-server mailing list ubuntu-server@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server More info: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ServerTeam -- http://ls.net
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