04
Jan
2020

Resetting MySQL root password on newer MySQL 5.7

mysql

In newer versions of MySQL it looks like the 'Password' field has been replaced with the 'authentication_string' field so older instructions online may not work. Stop the currently running MySQL service: systemctl stop mysql Start mysql... » More

02
Jan
2020

LHT65 setup and UART Serial Connection

IoT

I wired a CP2102 USB to TTL Serial Converter to the LHT65 UART connector - see images below: Then on the linux command line ran: dmesg | tail to check the device name that was added by the system. I then connected to that serial device... » More
02
Dec
2019

Proxmox: adding internal private nework

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In this scenario I wanted to be able to run several VMs that can communicate with each other on a private subnet e.g. 10.10.10.* and also be access the internet for updates etc. Eventually I want to expose some of the internal services. My proxmox... » More
22
Nov
2019

SELinux: Create Policy for NRPE Writing

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Had a problem with Nagios/NRPE checks that are configured to write a status file as part of their check. The path /var/logstate was the target created the policy below. Andrew (Urban Penguin) Youtube video is an excellent resource. Install selinux... » More

12
Nov
2019

Nagios NRPE omreport errors

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Nagios check for Dell OpenManage was failing after upgrade to srvadmin 9.2 with: UNKNOWN: Problem running 'omreport chassis memory': Error: SMStatus: 700 UNKNOWN: Problem running 'omreport chassis batteries': Error! XML Transformation failed UNKNOWN:... » More

05
Nov
2019

check_mk: Check http service

check_mk

In the WATO menu choose 'Check Plugins' and then 'Networking checks without an agent'. Find the 'HTTP/HTTPS connection' option and then click on 'Check HTTP service' beside Parameter rule set: Scroll down to the bottom and click 'Create rule... » More

05
Nov
2019

check_mk: Check APT updates

check_mk

On your check_mk install under the WATO menu navigate to 'Monitoring Agents' find and click on the link for 'Check for APT updates (Debian, Ubuntu)'. This is the check plugin to add to the server so copy that code. Copy the contents of that check... » More

04
Nov
2019

ThingsBoard API: Get Auth Token

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The auth token will be required for future API requests. I did the following using the Insomnia REST client: As a curl command that would be: curl -X POST --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --header 'Accept: application/json' -d... » More