Description
BGPHist
BGPHist is a cool, open-source software that’s totally free to use! It works on different platforms and runs right from the command line. This handy app grabs MP-BGP updates, decodes them, and stores the info so you can keep an eye on things and log activities. Plus, it even comes with a simple web-based front end if you're using MySQL.
What Can BGPHist Do?
Besides handling Internet routes, BGPHist supports IPv6 VPN, IPv4 VPN, and L2VPN too! You can also save your data in various back-end storages like Oracle and MySQL databases or even as plain text output.
Monitoring Made Easy
This tool is perfect for logging and monitoring ISP customers' activities on VPNs and the Internet. It acts like a passive BGP looking glass for all sorts of Internet connections and VPNs. Plus, it can work as a back end for other accounting and monitoring solutions.
Simplified Command-Line Options
You don’t have to worry about complicated commands either! BGPHist has a few straightforward command-line options you can use. For example:
- -p: Specify a BGP peer IP
- -a: Specify an ASN
- -d: Choose your database type with connection parameters
- -w: Set async wait time in milliseconds
- -f: Play a capture file instead of connecting to a BGP router directly.
You can see these options by just running the ‘bgphist’ command in your terminal after installing it. Installation is easy: download the source tarball (TAR archive), unpack it on your computer, navigate to where you extracted the files (like cd /home/softpedia/bgphist-0.0.4) in your terminal, then run ‘./configure && make’ to compile it, followed by ‘sudo make install’ to set it up system-wide.
A Peek Under The Hood!
If you're curious about how it works under the hood, BGPHist is written entirely in C++. Its web interface uses PHP on the server side. And don’t worry; it's compatible with both GNU/Linux and FreeBSD operating systems while supporting both 64-bit and 32-bit CPU architectures!
If you want to dive deeper into this awesome software or even download it for yourself, check out this link: Download BGPHist here!
User Reviews for BGPHist FOR LINUX 7
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BGPHist FOR LINUX is a powerful monitoring tool for ISP customer activity, supporting various VPNs and Internet routes. Easy setup and usage.
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BGPHist is an amazing tool! Its command-line functionality is powerful, and I love the web interface.
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This app is a game changer for monitoring BGP updates. Easy to set up and very effective for logging.
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Absolutely love BGPHist! It's free, open-source, and does exactly what it promises. Highly recommend!
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BGPHist has transformed how I monitor ISP activities. The support for VPNs is particularly useful!
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Incredible application! The command-line options are straightforward, and the performance is top-notch.
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BGPHist is fantastic! It’s versatile with its database support and easy to navigate once set up.