Recommendations for log monitoring software

Hi there
I'm looking for recommendations of log file monitoring software, preferably with a GUI rather than purely CLI based.
I need to collate and monitor log files from OSX servers, OSX clients, antivirus software, network switches and firewalls.
Any ideas?

Hi and thanks for the advice. I've been looking at Splunk, but it seems a little complicated to set up. Guess I'll keep plugging away at it....

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANTI-SPAM SOFTWARE?

Hello !
Can anyone recommend a good anti-spam software to purchase? I have a new MAC and I use Netscape Navigator for my mail managing system. I really want to be able to block out some email users from my account - but on MAC.com we don't get that option (like we can on Yahoo for example).
So any recommendations for anti-spam software?
Thank you! Pam

Set "Rules" in "Preferences," in the "Mail" application, to delete: "Sender is not in my Address Book", and "Sender is not in my Previous Recipients."
I have resorted to that BOLD move because of all the spam I was receiving that started several weeks ago. The spam was a graphic in the body of the email, which no rule would touch, except for the one as stated above, nor could it be bounced back.
It is working very well, and I am not using any other anti-spam software.
Paula
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Any recommendations for virus protection software.

Looking for recommendation for virus, malware protection for iMac running Maverick

Here it is again.
Many third party "anti-virus" programs only cause misery, and account for the vast majority of user-inflicted Mac problems reported on this site.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it updated with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

What is recommended for anti virus software?

I had a free copy of Grisoft AVG 7.0 antivirus on my PC...but now am a convert to a new Intel Duo 2 Core system...
Haven't seen much information up front on advice for anti virus software, have heard it said Macs don't really need it.
So...what is the low down and heads up on this? Is it best to have it?
Typically...anti virus software tends to go deep deep into the system, and will this affect the operating systems of OS X ???
thanks...

Apple recommends that we all use antivirus software; Mac OS: Antivirus Utilities. They know that evil people will be trying to write virus for Mac OS X.
I use ClamXav. It is free. It is continually supported and I update the virus definitions daily. It has never caused an issue, but has alerted me to a number of PC virii. It monitors my Downloads folder and my email.

Any recommendations for a recovery software for my lost photos on my external drive?

Would like recommendations for a reputable recovery software for my lost photos from my external drive that I used with my MacBook Pro.

General File Recovery
If you stop using the drive it's possible to recover deleted files that have not been overwritten by using recovery software such as Data Rescue II, File Salvage or TechTool Pro. Each of the preceding come on bootable CDs to enable usage without risk of writing more data to the hard drive. Two free alternatives are Disk Drill and TestDisk. Look for them and demos at MacUpdate or CNET Downloads.
The longer the hard drive remains in use and data are written to it, the greater the risk your deleted files will be overwritten.
Also visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on Data Recovery.

Recommendations for external monitor in combination with USB 3.0 dock and X1 carbon touch

Dear Community,
I'm waiting for my X1 carbon touch and USB 3.0 dock and keyboard/mouse to arrive any time soon. However, I'd be glad to get some help/recommendations on external monitor choice.
For instance, the new HP envy 27" caught my eye, since it includes speakers, but it comes with HDMI and Displayport connections only. As far as I understood, video connection itselft shouldn't be a problem using a DVI to HDMI adaptor, but how about the resolution of the X1 vs. a HD+ monitor, and how do I use the audio on this monitor (don't want to use the microphone jack in front of the dock, as it should look as minimalistic as possible)?
Is there a solution? via usb 3.0? or should I better consider another monitor? Anyways, DVI or HDMI, I don't want to connect a separate audio system to the dock. Any recommendations, or is it one of those gadgets that has not been thought through well enough and you need to wait for the next generation to be developed?
Many thanks for your help,
Cheers, jcd

Since you don't want to use the jack on the dock, you could usethemini-DisplayPortontheX1cTouchasyourvideooutputoption because the version of DP on the X1c Touch includes the ability for audio to streamed over the DP connection in addition to video. This would require a compatible DP monitor.
You'll also want the monitor to support audio over the DP connection. The X1c Touch's graphics supports the output of an audio stream over DP and the machine should be be capable of this. This gives you two cables connecting to the X1c Touch -- the DP cable for audio and video and the USB 3.0 cable connecting to the dock. The dock would be attached to keyboard, mouse, USB accessories, and Ethernet (if necessary).
As far as what to look for in a monitor, my general recommendation is Dell Ultrasharp. They tend to be a good deal for an IPS monitor with at least an sRGB gamut and a solid warranty. I've never bothered to attempt to stream audio over DP because I have separate speakers for audio. In the same way that my last 3 laptops have been ThinkPads, my last three monitors have been Dell Ultrasharps. The graphics in the X1c Touch should be fine running a 1920x1080, so I wouldn't worry about resolution. It can be a little jarring to use monitors side-by-side when they have different pixel densities, so you'll likely end up treating them as separate display surfaces. I often have e-mail and Pandora open on my T420's screen while I'm doing the bulk of my work on my main monitors. If you think you'll be touching the screen a good bit, then you might want to look into buying a touch capable monitor. Otherwise your brain can become easily confused because it'll begin to think that all computer screens are touch-capable and you'll reach out and try to touch your desktop monitor without thinking.
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Any recommendation for personal finance software?

Hi, I am looking for personal finance software for keeping track of household budget, easily I hope! I see some reviews online. Quicken seems out. ? moneydance? others?
Recommendations requested! Tahnks

Good question! When I looked this time last year on changing from PC to Mac there did not appear to be a Mac version. Either I missed something or things have changed.....

Recommendations for anti-virus software OS X Mountatin lion

Just bought a mac and am looking for suggestions for anti-virus software.

Tony S. Wu wrote:
OS X does not come with any anti-virus
Yes it does:
Quarantine
GateKeeper
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OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
OS X Mavericks- Protect your Mac from malware
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There is a feature in Safari (and several other browsers) that monitors your browsing habits and will alert you before visiting any site that Google's Safe Browsing system has recorded as dangerous. Make sure that option is enabled in Safari Preference->Security->Fraudulent sites:.

Need recommendation for hardware and software

Hi all,
I am doing a project related to current control.
The purpose is to keep the current at constant. So I measure the current and get the value; and send a analog signal to tell our machine to discharge or to charge in order to keep the current at constant. I need to write the program to give analog signal to machine based on the current input.
Also, the machine can communicate with user. User can monitor the machine operation statuse and current level, etc.
I want to use LabView to program, since it doesn't cost a lot of time. I saw there is LabView RT LabView FPGA, etc. I am confused whether all of these are just diffrent function for LabView or different software. Which one I should use?
For hardware, I have no idea what is compactible with LabVeiw. What I should use?
I am totally new to this. I'll appreciate a lot if anyone can give suggestions.
Thanks

I would recommend having a look at the C-Series Modules. You can then either use the USB Single Module Carrier, Wi-Fi Single Module Carrier, the CompactDAQ platform or the CompactRIO platform. Here is a page that gives a detailed explanation:
C Series Hardware
For your application, you will definitely need LabVIEW. If you decide to go with the cRIO platform, then you will need LabVIEW RT. If you have any questions after reading through, please ask.
Adnan Zafar
Certified LabVIEW Architect
Coleman Technologies

Can anyone recommend some server monitoring software

I am looking for some sort of software tool that will allow us to monitor the processor load similar to Activity Monitor but remotely. Server Monitor does not provided that particular function. Can anyone recommend one?
Thanks
X Serve Mac OS X (10.4.2)

paul Rubino-
Try this: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/serveradmintools1
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Suggestions for Application Monitoring Software

Can anyone suggest software that will monitor applications to determine if they have crashed, and relaunch them if they have?
I can't use Apple's Server Monitor as my server is a desktop Mac. We have an obscure app called iCalPublish that combines iCal .ics calendars and republishes it as one calendar. At least once a day it stops working with an error message requiring me to quit and relaunch. I wish I could find a replacement for iCalPublish but it seems the only app that combines calendars and it does it very well.

TokyoTony wrote:
I'd like to try something else please. The reason is as follows:
When I put in a name for the document and then scan the documents, the file still comes up as untitled. I don't get that.
When I want to rotate a page that is supposed to be landscape and do the rotation in Image Capture, all it does is cut the top and bottom out--it rotates the selection, not the image. I know I can do this in a PDF editor but why not have everything I need done in one application?
When I do want to select A4 size, I don't see it unless I hide details. Seems a bit strange.
Thanks,
Tony
Are you scanning into a program, or to a file? Either way, it seems to work for me with Preview. I didn’t try another app.
I can’t replicate your other problems, either. Rotation works as expected and I have both Letter and A4 available on both interfaces.
I have an Epson all-in-one, though.
Perhaps if you listed your HP model number, others with that same printer/scanner could help.
One thing to try, though. Log into another user on the Mac and try to scan. Same results?
Boot into Safe Mode and try to scan. Same results?
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
Those two steps will see if the problem is system-wide or caused by some additional software you have running at startup.

Need recommendations for hardware and software - Current control

Hi all,
I am doing a project related to current control.
The purpose is to keep the current at constant. So I measure the current and get the value; and send a analog signal to tell our machine to discharge or to charge in order to keep the current at constant. I need to write the program to give analog signal to machine based on the current input.
Also, the machine can communicate with user. User can monitor the machine operation statuse and current level, etc.
I want to use LabView to program, since it doesn't cost a lot of time. I saw there is LabView RT LabView FPGA, etc. I am confused whether all of these are just diffrent function for LabView or different software. Which one I should use?
For hardware, I have no idea what is compactible with LabVeiw. What I should use?
I am totally new to this. I'll appreciate a lot if anyone can give suggestions.
Thanks

Depending on your budget, operating constraints, timeframe and the transducers you're using a wide variety of equipment might suit your needs. I'd suggest calling the sales department. From NI.com, follow the Contact NI link in the top right corner of the screen. From there you can find information about getting in contact with sales. They help spec out systems all the time.
Verne D. // LabVIEW & SignalExpress Product Support Engineer // National Instruments

Recommendation for external monitor

I have a G4 12" 1.5 GHz PowerBook with 768 MB of RAM, currently running 10.4.7. I'd like to buy an inexpensive external monitor, and am currently looking at a Dell 19" flat panel (model number SP1908FP). I'm pretty ignorant about monitors; I've read some of the discussions on this board, and looked at the specs for my laptop, but I'd like a confirmation before I buy it. The Dell monitor specs say 1280x1028, and although I don't actually know what that means, I see that it matches the PowerBook specs. Do I need to know anything else? And what do I need in the way of connectors? Should I be looking at other brands?
Total newbie about this stuff, so all help is much appreciated!
Thanks.
eMac, 12" PB G4 1.5 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.7)
eMac, PB G4 12" Mac OS X (10.4.5)

My recommendation would be to get a widescreen monitor, as I think it fits more with the Apple design.
Your 12" PB came with a mini DVI to DVI adapter (you do remember where it is?). Using this adapter, you can hook it up to a monitor that supports a DVI input, which means you can display a digital signal - the computer doesn't have to convert it to analog first. I think the digital signal produces a crisper display.
We use a 19" Samsung widescreen monitor (model 940BW) on our mac mini (not a PB, I know), and it provides a great, widescreen, digital picture. The Samsung came with the DVI cable, so we didn't have to buy one. Got it from Sam's, around $200.
On an LCD screen, I think it's important to buy locally from someplace with a good return policy. Sometimes you can get a display with dead LCD pixels, and many vendors won't take them back unless there are a fair number not working (as I recall, one vendor says there have to be at least 8 pixels not working). If you buy from the internet, make sure you understand their return policy, and ask about dead pixels indicating a defective product (if you decide you don't want it, many companies will make you pay for return shipping. Defective mechandise most vendors will pay return shipping).

Recommendation for external monitor with good audio?

I've got a MacBook Pro, about three years old or so. I also have a new iMac.
I'm happy with the audio on the iMac. Good enough that I don't need external speakers to listen to iTunes.
I have a weekend place and when I go, I only take my MacBook Pro with me ... and I miss the 21" screen and the better audio from my iMac.
Can anyone recommend a monitor for MacBook Pro that is just as good as the iMac, especially with regards to the sound?
Ideally under $300.

Any with built-in HDMI should work and 1080p. ViewSonic, NEC, Sony, LG, and Samsung. Viewsonic and NEC may also have color correction capabilities. Make sure your Mac is one of the ones with built-in audio over mini-Displayport or has Thunderbolt or HDMI to connect:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
If it does not have audio, and is a mini-Displayport only, see this tip for alternatives:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2821

Does anyone have any experiance with proactive log monitoring software?

I do not have much experience in this area but want to have something that monitors logs so I can be more proactive. In my company (like most) i wear many hats and do not get the opportunity to review system logs unless there is an issue.
I am looking for a tight budget solution.
thanks for any help!
Message was edited by: cpguru21

The problem with watching logs is that you kind of need to know what you're looking for before you can implement any kind of worthwhile automated/proactive log analysis. You might find your server logs thousands of benign log messages a day but that doesn't mean you need to action (or even be aware) of any of them.
Even if there are messages you care about, you might only care once a threshold has been reached, and learning the thresholds (both count and duration) is a learning element in itself.
The ultimate tool for this is probably Splunk, and the price is right (free for limited use up to 50MB of log messages per day), but don't expect to install it and be done - it will take time to teach Splunk about which log files to read, what events in those logs to worry about, what thresholds to cross and what actions to take.

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