A better way of looking at bandwidth utilization?

state · March 5th, 2006, 12:54 AM

Hey gang,

I was wondering if anyone has come up with a better way to "visually" track VPS bandwidth utilization, something more along the lines of MRTG.

I've looked at the traffic graphs offered in the Virtuozzo control center, they seem to provide a broad overview of traffic, but not as in-depth as I'd like.

I know since we're not on 'real' dedicated servers that it's useless to look at the switch port that the server is connected to, and I though about writing a script to look at the ifconfig traffic data but it's all in packets not bytes/bits.

Did I just overlook something? Any thoughts? I'd love to graph my total VPS traffic using MRTG or RRDTOOL. I'm sure that some other VPS folks would as well.

**removed** · March 5th, 2006, 3:06 AM

DimeNOC has a nifty tool called DECC for dedicated servers and whatnot. Maybe the techs can set up something similar for VPS accounts.

**Emmanuel** · March 6th, 2006, 2:22 AM

We developed DECC, and we are working on a tool for VPS clients next.
I personally like tools and total control for things so I am sure most clients due. We understand this and are working hard to provide you with the most hands on tools available

state · March 6th, 2006, 7:33 PM

Good deal, I'll be looking forward to seeing it in production.

**Skipdawg** · March 16th, 2006, 4:38 PM

This is sounding very very good!

The temptation is growing.

state · May 27th, 2006, 12:22 AM

Any update on the availibility of this tool?

**Kayla** · May 27th, 2006, 12:25 AM

Actually it should be within the next week.

state · May 27th, 2006, 12:31 AM

Looking forward to getting my hands on it.

**Skipdawg** · May 27th, 2006, 12:57 AM

Sounds awesome. Can't wait to check it out.

March 5th, 2006, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
state Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Aug 2005 40 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	A better way of looking at bandwidth utilization? Hey gang, I was wondering if anyone has come up with a better way to "visually" track VPS bandwidth utilization, something more along the lines of MRTG. I've looked at the traffic graphs offered in the Virtuozzo control center, they seem to provide a broad overview of traffic, but not as in-depth as I'd like. I know since we're not on 'real' dedicated servers that it's useless to look at the switch port that the server is connected to, and I though about writing a script to look at the ifconfig traffic data but it's all in packets not bytes/bits. Did I just overlook something? Any thoughts? I'd love to graph my total VPS traffic using MRTG or RRDTOOL. I'm sure that some other VPS folks would as well.

March 5th, 2006, 3:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
removed Surpass Abuse Admin Super #1 Joined in Mar 2005 Lives in Houston, TX 7,572 posts Gave thanks: 10 Thanked 263 times	DimeNOC has a nifty tool called DECC for dedicated servers and whatnot. Maybe the techs can set up something similar for VPS accounts. __________________ Surpass Abuse & Security unofficial IRC chat: #surpass irc.blessed.net (efnet)

March 6th, 2006, 2:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Emmanuel CTO, Surpass Hosting Super #1 Joined in Apr 2003 Lives in Florida 1,794 posts Gave thanks: 9 Thanked 107 times	We developed DECC, and we are working on a tool for VPS clients next. I personally like tools and total control for things so I am sure most clients due. We understand this and are working hard to provide you with the most hands on tools available __________________ Emmanuel :: Surpass Hosting Network Admin http://www.SurpassHosting.com

March 16th, 2006, 4:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skipdawg Insanely Super #1 Joined in Jul 2005 Lives in Northwest USA 4,154 posts Gave thanks: 39 Thanked 78 times	This is sounding very very good! The temptation is growing. __________________

May 27th, 2006, 12:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kayla Surpass Staff Joined in May 2003 Lives in Orlando 23,922 posts Gave thanks: 904 Thanked 767 times	Actually it should be within the next week. __________________ Have you ever want to draw a windmill, and after that animate it? No problem!

March 6th, 2006, 7:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
state Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Aug 2005 40 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Good deal, I'll be looking forward to seeing it in production.

May 27th, 2006, 12:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
state Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Aug 2005 40 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Any update on the availibility of this tool?

May 27th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
state Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Aug 2005 40 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Looking forward to getting my hands on it.

May 27th, 2006, 12:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Skipdawg Insanely Super #1 Joined in Jul 2005 Lives in Northwest USA 4,154 posts Gave thanks: 39 Thanked 78 times	Sounds awesome. Can't wait to check it out. __________________

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