PIKT (Problem Informant/Killer Tool) is a cross-categorical, multi-purpose software for monitoring and configuring computer systems, administering networks, organizing system security, and much more.
PIKT’s primary task is to warn users of problems (system monitoring), but also to fix those problems when needed. However, its second main use is for configuration management. It is also used by thousands of sites for server and network administration and system security.
PIKT is an embedded script language and accompanying script interpreter. PIKT is also a sophisticated script and system configuration file preprocessor for use with the Pikt script language or any other scripting language of your choice.
This software is very mature having been in development since 1998.
Features include:
- Wide range of uses (not limited merely to configuration management).
- Fexible, centrally directed process scheduler.
- Sophisticated, feature-rich file preprocessor.
- Innovative scripting language.
- Collection of powerful command-line extensions.
- Mutual authentication.
- Encryption.
- Customizing file installer.
Website: pikt.org
Support: FAQ
Developer: Robert Osterlund, Harlan Stenn, Michel Blanc
License: GNU GPL v2
PIKT is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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