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OpenBSD 3.9 Adds Sensor Framework

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the now-even-my-computers-are-calling-me dept.

wbglinks writes to tell us ZDNet is reporting that the newest version of OpenBSD will include a sensor framework to help system administrators keep tabs on the environmental conditions of their servers. From the article: "At present, there are a number of commercial products that allow the environmental conditions of servers to be monitored, but different brands of server require different products. For example, Dell PowerEdge servers use the Embedded Server Management tool, while Sun Fire Servers use Sun's Remote System Control. This can make server management tricky when running a heterogeneous architecture. OpenBSD 3.9, which is scheduled for release on 1 May, includes support for the sensors and the sensor management tools used on a number of architectures."

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  1. Re:I wonder... by Slashcrap · · Score: 1, Troll

    what's the situation in Linux? Is this the same thing as the 'hardware sensors' modules in the kernel?

    Pretty much, but this is the OpenBSD version so it will be better for a number of vague and poorly defined reasons.

    Also it will be more secure. You wouldn't want someone to hack in and find out the temperature of your server would you? That's what will happen if you don't use OpenBSD.

  2. Has The Rat ever heard of Big Brother? by Myrrh · · Score: 1, Troll

    Wow, this latest move is sure to rocket OpenBSD to the top.

    I mean, the network performace will likely still suck, especially compared to the competition, but at least now we can monitor our servers!

    Big Brother's given us this capability for years. Nothing to see here, move along.