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LISA 2000 Abstract
PIKT: Problem Informant/Killer Tool
Robert Osterlund, University of Chicago
Abstract
When faced with the many problems that arise in a complex of
heterogeneous networked workstations, systems administrators often
resort to coding scripts to monitor and problem-solve, scripts that
they then schedule via cron. PIKT is a new and innovative approach to
monitor scripting and managing system configurations. PIKT consists of
an embedded scripting language with unique labor-saving features, a
sophisticated script and system configuration file preprocessor, a
scheduler, an installer, and other useful tools. More than just a
systems monitor, PIKT is also a cross-categorical toolkit for
configuring systems, organizing system security, formatting documents,
assisting command-line work, and performing other common systems
administration tasks.
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