How to know the network traffic in a linux server

[maheshgupta024]

Hi, I have to write scripts in linux server to get the network traffic and network failure and log them in a file. Can anyone give me some help how to do this..

Thanks in advance

[oz]

Hi, I have to write scripts in linux server to get the network traffic and network failure and log them in a file.

Hello, maheshgupta024

Perhaps I'm wrong, but wouldn't it be easier to use something that's already been written rather than recreate it from scratch?

[xmdms]

Hello, maheshgupta024

Perhaps I'm wrong, but wouldn't it be easier to use something that's already been written rather than recreate it from scratch?

What would that be Ozar?

Please share with us since I'd like to know as well.

Thanks,

[Lazydog]

THIS might be a starting place.

[dE_logics]

netstat --statistics maybe...

[maheshgupta024]

Thnx for the help, if Im using a linux server on what parameter generally we decide the network traffic is it the number of packets recieved and transmitted or is there any other..

[dE_logics]

I think it's the rate that matters. If you're on X, you can try system monitor or ksysguard... however these are heavy graphical packages.

The netstats command (I believe) is good enough for the purpose, just consult it's man page. It also has a live mode where the stats update automatically.

Unfortunately the man page mostly goes over my head So I dont know.

[xmdms]

I think you're better off using mrtg (Multi Router Traffic Grapher). You can collect all you need or want to and then generate graphs. The mgmt. will feel warm and fuzzy with visual statistic diagrams.

Good luck.

[user-f11]

What would that be Ozar?

Please share with us since I'd like to know as well.

Thanks,

Hi,
Open from the Desktop Menu
System -> Administration -> Add/Remove Software
In the search box write: netstat
and read about the packages in the label box of the Package Manager.

For further reading write in Google: <package name> wiki
For example: gnome-netstatus wiki

Regards

[oz]

Lots of different tools, some of which might suit your needs, can be found here:

Monitoring | Linux App Finder

Network Monitoring Tools

Note that some of the tools within the second link are not for Linux.