A remote Linux monitor provides visibility into system resources, processes, services, and more to help administer servers without being physically present, allowing for efficient server management from anywhere.
A remote Linux monitor is a type of software that enables administrators to keep track of and manage Linux servers from a different location. These tools provide remote visibility and control over critical aspects of Linux systems and allow managing servers without needing physical access.
Typical features of a remote Linux monitor include:
Some well known remote Linux monitoring tools are Nagios, Zabbix, Datadog, and Prometheus. These provide robust monitoring capabilities along with dashboards and analytics. They help administrators efficiently manage Linux environments at scale.