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Overview
Some Must-Have Android Apps for Sysadmins Here are a number of Android apps that can actively assist a systems administrator.
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systems administrator has the job of setting up, running and maintaining the computer systems or the servers of an organisation for reliable service. This is a responsible and taxing task, and any tool that makes it easier is most welcome. In this article, the author discusses an array of apps that offer the sysadmin a number of benefits.
ConnectBot
ConnectBot is a powerful open source Secure Shell (SSH) client. It is a very handy tool for working on Linux/UNIX systems. Use it to connect to a computer via SSH and remotely control it. Once connected, you can enter commands as if you were sitting in front of the system, if access permissions have been set up earlier. It can manage simultaneous SSH sessions and create secure tunnels.
Features
Supports logging in to any arbitrary server on the local network or the Internet with a user name and password. Supports connections based on a public/private key pair instead of the user name/password for increased security. Allows frequently accessed hosts to be saved in a menu for quick re-connection.
Application information
Name: ConnectBot Publisher: Kenny Root and Jeffrey Sharkey Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Recommended by over 12,000 users on Google Plus. 62 | april 2014 | OPEN SOURCE For You | www.OpenSourceForU.com
Fing
Fing is a customisable network discovery tool that finds out which devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network. A simple and intuitive interface helps evaluate security levels, detect intruders and resolve network issues. It also offers several networking utilities such as Ping, DNS Lookup and trace-out. All these can be used for troubleshooting and analysing connection issues.
Features
Discovers all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Displays the MAC address, device manufacturer and IP address. Has automatic DNS and reverse look-up. Service Scan allows you to scan hundreds of TCP ports in a few seconds. Supports identification based on the IP address, for bridged networks. Displays NetBIOS names and properties.
Application information
Name: Fing Publisher: Overlook Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Recommended by over 17,000 users on Google Plus.
Wyse PocketCloud
Wyse PocketCloud for Android allows quick and easy access to any end user machine from anywhere on the road using an
