uberAgent for Splunk is Here UberAgent Published Feb 27, 2013 Updated Feb 23, 2021The beta version of uberAgent for Splunk is available.Official announcementuberAgent’s websiteDownload
What DNS Pointer Records and Tweetups Have in CommonTools that monitor network traffic typically work with IP addresses, not server names. Humans, on the other hand, seem to prefer names over cryptic numbers. Most tools deal with that by doing reverse lookups of the IP addresses, i.e. they are looking for DNS PTR records. The result of such a lookup, however, is not always what you expect. Let us look at a simple example:NetworkingJun 12, 2014
What Is Splunk and How Does It Work?You have probably heard of Splunk, but can you describe what it does to a colleague in a few sentences? That is not easy. Splunk does not belong in any traditional category but stands apart from the crowd. That makes it interesting, but also the explaining harder. Here is my attempt.Logs & MetricsSep 3, 2014
What's New in uberAgent 2.0The most important change in version 2.0 of uberAgent is the new architecture. In addition to that we have made many other improvements, significantly reducing the agent’s footprint while increasing the quality of the collected data.uberAgentSep 17, 2014
What's New in uberAgent 3.0One of the (many) great things about Splunk is that data, once indexed, is not being tampered with. Of course, you can choose for how long you want to retain your data, but Splunk won’t go and average multiple older events into one, because that would flatten peaks and remove potentially important detail.uberAgentApr 13, 2015
Sambee 1.0: Secure, Browser-Based File Management for PCs, Phones & TabletsSambee 1.0 is now available! This milestone marks the end of the beta and pre-release phases. What Is Sambee? Sambee turns your existing storage into a modern workspace - no migration, syncing, or cloud required.Helge's ToolsSep 25, 2026
Filebrowser to Be Archived. Migrate to a Modern Alternative: SambeeFilebrowser is being archived. As the author writes, the codebase dates back to when he was but 15 years old. Having created such a popular file management tool is a more than impressive achievement for anyone, let alone a teenager. However, when it comes to security and reliability, Filebrowser seems to be built on a less than ideal foundation, so much so that the author states:Home Automation, Networking & Self-HostingAug 18, 2026
Auditing Samba File & Directory Changes With ElasticsearchThis article explains how to set up an auditing (change-tracking) system for Samba file shares that shows who created, deleted, or changed a file or directory and when. The solution is optimized for security, high performance, and low maintenance.Home Automation, Networking & Self-HostingJul 18, 2026
Samba & SMB Web Access Through Sambee With Automatic HTTPS & OIDC SSOThis article explains how to set up Sambee in a Docker container as a web interface for browser-based access to a Samba or SMB file server, complete with automatic HTTPS certificates (via Caddy) and OpenID Connect single sign-on (via Authelia).Home Automation, Networking & Self-HostingJul 12, 2026
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