Any suggetions for an all in one log viewer? In Linux

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You can use Collectd with a local web-based interface by combining it with a frontend tool like Grafana or Collectd Web, allowing you to view your data without relying on cloud services.

Grafana + Collectd

  1. Install Collectd: Configure it to collect metrics on your server.
  2. Install InfluxDB or Prometheus: Use InfluxDB or Prometheus as the time-series database to store Collectd’s data.
  3. Install Grafana: Connect Grafana to your time-series database.
  4. Local Dashboard: Access Grafana from your local machine for a rich, customizable interface.

Collectd Web

  • Collectd Web is a simple PHP-based frontend that reads data from the RRD files created by Collectd. It’s lightweight and runs locally without needing a full database setup.
  • Install Apache/Nginx, PHP, and the collectd-web package. Point it to your Collectd RRD files.

These solutions let you view all your metrics without relying on cloud-based monitoring.

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