Linux Matters Somewhere over the Keybow
Nov 12, 2024
Explore the innovative world of server monitoring with ntfy.sh and Gatus, streamlining notification systems like never before. Dive into the art of crafting animated GIFs from terminal sessions with T-Rex and T-REC for presentations. Discover the customizable Kibo Mini macro pad, an exciting gadget from the Swaps Table at OgCamp. Tune in as the hosts share personal experiences in networking, security solutions, and the challenges of scripting. It's a tech-filled journey sprinkled with humor and creativity!
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Self-Host NTFY For Controlled Mobile Alerts
- Host a private ntfy.sh instance to receive push-style alerts without relying on email noise.
- Configure admin-only topic creation and an upstream relay for iOS notifications to control access and deliver to iPhones.
Protect NTFY Topics From Public Abuse
- NTFY topics are unencrypted and unauthenticated by default, so anyone knowing a topic can spam it.
- You must proactively protect topics or require login to prevent abuse when public-facing.
Use Gatus For Simple Self-Hosted Monitoring
- Use Gatus to define monitoring checks in a single YAML file and host your own status page.
- Configure content, DNS, certificate, and domain expiry checks and integrate them with ntfy for alerts.
