=== stevenroose|BNC is now known as stevenroose [03:02] Hey all. I have a network issue I've configured the network interfaces in the file to use dhcp but. Its not assigning an ip [03:04] And i sort of have no idea why haha [03:04] can you pastebin your /etc/network/interfaces file? [03:04] is networkmanager getting in the way? [03:04] I sort of can't pastebin I'm on mobile [03:04] do you get any error messages in dmesg or syslog or dhcp-specific logs/ [03:04] And sitting next to it [03:05] oh, ouch, that'll complicate things :/ [03:05] Yeaa [03:06] The machine wasn't installed with internet so that's the other thing sarnold [03:08] But I can post images s [03:09] oh that's not terrible [03:09] My screen res is also off [03:09] not as easy as pastebin but not terrible ;) [03:09] So it'll be a bit bonkers [03:10] http://imgur.com/2FsjR6G [03:10] I had to go right upclose otherwise camera would've herped [03:10] bad news about the photo plan.. [03:11] I can see some dust specs on your monitor but no text [03:11] Lol yea [03:11] apparently your camera manages to hit it between refreshes or something similar. I didn't know that was possible.. === seg_ is now known as seg [03:11] Sort of dusty [03:11] Oh eow [03:11] I see what you mean habba [03:11] Flash broke iy === marlinc_ is now known as marlinc [03:13] One moment [03:17] http://imgur.com/lDiolWc [03:19] man that is bad news.. [03:20] what happens when you run ifup eth0 ? does it show up with ip link show eth0 ? [03:23] Nope sarnold [03:23] extrememist: how about 'ip link' ? does it just have a different name than you may expect? [03:24] Oh wait it just showed and IP for ifup [03:25] It just got an IP just then haba [03:25] Haha* [03:25] nice [03:26] Now I have to contact someone to give the machine internet heh [03:27] Alright logging off [03:27] have fun :) === inteus_ is now known as inteus === Jalen is now known as Guest19016 === ossurayynot is now known as tonyyarusso [08:31] I am setting up auto scaling on a server cluster and need to find a way for the new nodes to automatically download the web files (e.g. public_html). Also pull new updates to the html code automatically. What is the best way to do this? === Lcawte|Away is now known as Lcawte [09:00] mkander_, you could link them via an internal ip [09:00] that runs a cron job [09:00] to copy from the server to that server === Lcawte is now known as Lcawte|Away [10:41] i want to setup mail server on my ubuntu server [10:41] is there exist any recommended option for me? [10:58] repozitor: plenty of options, this guide is pretty basic: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-configure-a-mail-server-using-postfix-dovecot-mysql-and-spamassassin [10:59] Sling, iknew digitalocean [10:59] thank you buddy [11:50] Hi all, I am running a few ubuntu server machines (mostly with web services), what would be the recommended backup tool. I had bacula, but I had a lot of headache with it: too complex (for my mind), too fragile... [11:50] Is there something else on the market... [11:52] I use dirvish, rsync based. Very lovely tool. [11:54] There are a lot of commercial, enterprise backup tools. [11:56] lordievader: does it have incrementals and differentials? [12:00] bekks: I try to use free tools. [12:00] Then you have to live with the free tools. [12:00] As a friend of mine says "I don't pay for women and software" :) [12:01] Sounds like your friend is neither in a relationship, nor engaged, nor married. [12:04] Absolutely.. [12:04] vvassilev: Yes, it is rsync based. [12:04] lordievader: and one can backup things like ldap, mysql, ... [12:05] Having the appropriate backup agents, sure. [12:06] vvassilev: You configure it by setting which directories need to be backed up. [12:08] lordievader: sorry for being annoying but trying to save some future pain: are the restores easy and is there enough documentation? [12:09] There was some really good documentation, but unfortunately that has gone away. [12:09] Restore can be as simple as copy and paste. [12:10] lordievader: sounds good, definitely will look into it... === moonligh- is now known as moonlight [15:54] Hello! I would like to install Ubuntu Server on my Poweredge T20 at home (as KVM host), I am running on this desktop Kubuntu 15.10. I got 2 questions regarding that: As pure KVM host, should I go with 14.04 or with 15.10 and upgrade then in april to 16.04? And additionally, is there a way to install the OS directly on a usb stick ? The server will use the stick itself as boot device, so the step of creating a bootable usb stick is [15:54] unnecessary for me [16:05] Schalla: I'm always using LTS on servers, but as you say, it's not long until 16.04 is released, so 15.10 should probably do [16:05] Schalla: as for using a usb stick for the root, it shouldn't be much of a problem, but I'd suggest using two in a mirror [16:06] Mirroring USB sticks? That's new for me [16:06] How would I do so? [16:06] just like mirroring anything else :) [16:06] linux sees it as a scsi device, so it won't make any difference from a disk [16:08] This will be a funny night + day. :P I will just install ubuntu server now via VM (Which is a easy way actually, just vm -> boot iso -> install to usb), then I will stick that into the server + 2 new harddrives, boot ubuntu and setup a software raid for the 2 harddisks, can I add the mirroring later on? Then I just order a 2nd USB stick [16:09] Its atm a 16GB Sandisk one, should be sufficient as host I guess [16:10] Schalla: if you don't have two usb sticks now, you'll need to setup a "broken mirror", that is, a mirror with only one disk. It's not trivial to change a non-mirrored thing to a mirror later [16:13] RoyK: Thanks for the warning. I guess this guide covers what I am trying to do? [16:13] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SoftwareRAID [16:14] it does :) [16:14] if you're unsure, try in a vm first [16:14] * RoyK has a vm with 12ish 'drives', each 16MB, for testing [16:15] and 16GB for just the root is sufficient - even 4 should do [16:15] Solid advice. :p [16:16] yeah the usb stick costed like 8€ for 16GB USB 3.0 [16:16] I thought thats okay and safe enough ^^ [16:17] Regarding the broken mirror, I would basically do everything the same way but just configure 1 partition table and then still say configure a software raid -> md drive -> raid 1? The guide covers that this is not possible [16:17] "Number of devices. RAID 0 and 1 need 2 drives. 3 for RAID 5 and 4 for RAID 6." which makes sense, does this mean the installer wont allow less or just that it won't work ? [16:17] no storage medium is safe. period. [16:18] Sorry, bad wording. Ment that its enough space for sure [16:18] you have a couple of drives for storage too? [16:19] those USB things are usually rather low side performance-wise, USB3 or not [16:20] Schalla: the guid you pointed to is good, yes. just create a mirror with a single drive if you don't want to wait for the other usb stick [16:20] RoyK: Yeah 2x WD Red 4TB [16:20] Planned to do also a software raid 1 [16:21] Schalla: also, see Boot from Degraded Disk - you really want that [16:21] I have no idea who came up with the idea to disable boot degraded in the first place - the whole point of having a RAID is to allow for hardware failure [16:22] * Schalla shrugs. [16:22] Maybe to avoid that you dont recognize the issue without monitoring? [16:23] possibly, but if you don't monitor your servers, you shouldn't be running servers in the first place :P [16:23] :P [16:23] Anyway, I sadly gtg now. Thanks a lot for your help RoyK, I will give it a shot with a VM tonight! :) [16:23] :) [16:23] good luck [16:23] Ty! === Lcawte|Away is now known as Lcawte [22:49] Hi. happy new year. [22:54] I have a question, is it possible to use ubuntu server without video card? I used one to install ubuntu server, but when I removed my video card, the server doesn't work anymore (can't connect with ssh) [22:54] I plug and unplug multiple times to test, and I am sure it's the missing video card which prevent ubuntu server to boot. Previously I installed debian server 8.2 on this computer, and it worked without it. [22:54] mordor_: Sure. [22:54] I googled it, and maybe it's because of grub splash screen. But answers are too old and obsolete [22:55] my old computer is an core2duo E8400 (no gpu integrated) [22:56] bekks: you sure? you tried? [22:56] mordor_: Yes. [22:56] I installed ubuntu-server 15.10 [22:57] and your cpu doesn't have gpu integrated too? [22:58] mordor_: How does my system configuration solves your issue? :) [23:00] bekks: don't know, just to be sure [23:02] do you know how to disable grub select screen?