Release Notes: SystemGuard
SystemGuard v1.0.5 Stable Release
- Version: v1.0.5
- Release Date:
- Status: Testing
Key Features
All the features of the previous pre-release version are included in this stable release with additional improvements and bug fixes.
SystemGuard v1.0.5 Pre Release
- Version: v1.0.5-pre
- Release Date: September 24, 2024
- Status: Released
Key Features
- Prometheus Integration: Added Prometheus support for advanced monitoring capabilities.
- Central Monitoring: Centralized monitoring of multiple servers from a single dashboard.
- Admin Privileges: Improved User/Admin roles for better access control.
- User Settings: Added some basic user settings for user customization.
- UI Enhancements: Improved control panel UI for better user experience.
- Ux Improvements: User can see the installation medium, branch name, and version in about page.
- Os Detection: Added OS detection for better compatibility.
Fixes
- Sudo Issue: Fixed issue with sudo implementation and command execution.
Known Issues
- Utility Functionality: Some utility functions are still in development and may not be fully functional.
SystemGuard v1.0.4 Release
- Version: v1.0.4
- Release Date: September 13, 2024
- Status: Stable
Key Features
- System Guard Fix: Improved functionality for enhanced system monitoring.
- Auto Update Feature: Implemented automatic updates for seamless software maintenance.
- Website Monitoring Enhancements:
- Added email alerts for website status.
- Improved logic to track website uptime.
- UI Enhancements:
- Lazy loading enabled on the homepage for better performance.
- Flash messages added for improved user interaction.
- Graphs:
- Enhanced graphs with improved refresh intervals and datetime display.
- Added CPU, memory, network, and battery usage graphs.
- Basic Firewall Added:
- Initial firewall setup for enhanced security.
Fixes
- Graph Bug: Fixed issues with graph rendering on the frontend.
- Logger Directory: Resolved directory creation bugs in logging.
- Setup Script: Reverted changes causing memory issues and improved overall setup reliability.
Improvements
- ASCII Art & Flowchart: Added to scripts for better user guidance.
- Multi-threading: Implemented for background tasks to improve performance.
- Installation Instructions: Refined for clarity and ease of use.
- Dependency Updates: Updated Flask and other dependencies in
requirements.txt.
Other Changes
- Code Refactoring: Refined codebase, including JavaScript and installation scripts for better maintainability.
Known Issues
- Firewall: Basic firewall features are still in development and may not be fully functional.
Upgrade Instructions
It’s recommended to upgrade to the latest version of SystemGuard to benefit from the new features and improvements, upgrade from release only for the stable version.
sudo systemguard-installer --install
SystemGuard v1.0.4 Pre Release
- Version: v1.0.4-pre
- Release Date: September 10, 2024
- Status: Pre-release
New Features
- System Fix Utility: Added a dedicated fix feature to resolve system issues automatically.
- Auto-Update: SystemGuard now supports automatic updates to streamline the upgrade process.
- Email Alerts: Email notifications are triggered for website status changes (up/down).
- Website Monitoring: Enhanced logic to track website availability, with a new monitoring page and ping feature.
- Lazy Loading: Homepage optimized with lazy loading for faster performance.
- Auto Browser Launch: The browser now automatically opens post-installation.
- Contribution Guidelines: Added clear guidelines for contributing to the project.
- Dynamic Titles: Page titles now use dynamic variables for better customization.
Improvements
- Graph Updates: Refined graphs for CPU, memory, network, and battery monitoring, with improved refresh intervals and axes.
- Logging Enhancements: Fixed logger directory issues and enhanced logging functionality.
- Multithreading: Background tasks now use multithreading for improved performance.
- Firewall Integration: Basic firewall features added for enhanced security.
- Setup and Installation: Several improvements to
setup.sh and the installation script for smoother setup and error handling.
- Codebase Refactoring: Significant codebase refactoring to improve readability and performance.
Fixes
- Bug Fixes: Multiple bug fixes including graph display and log directory issues.
- Graph DateTime: Improved DateTime display for graphs.
- Installation Fixes: Resolved installation script bugs for a seamless setup.
SystemGuard v1.0.3 Release
- Version: v1.0.3
- Release Date: September 05, 2024
- Status: Stable
Latest Improvements & Enhancements:
- Logging & Help Functions Revamped: Enhanced logging for better visibility, and refined the help function for a more user-friendly experience.
- Script Overhaul: Major improvements to bash scripts, setup routines, and installation processes, making them more robust and efficient. This includes cleaning up cron jobs and removing old installations of SystemGuard.
- SystemGuard Tweaks: Fine-tuned installation and setup scripts for SystemGuard, enhancing overall stability and ease of use.
- License Added: A new LICENSE file has been introduced to the repository, setting clear guidelines for usage and contributions.
Feature Additions & Fixes:
- Dashboard Updates: Experimental dashboard features were added but later removed, keeping the focus on stability and user experience.
- Email Functionality: Enhanced email functions now better support new user sign-ups and notifications, making the system more responsive and user-friendly.
- New Features & UI Enhancements: Added refresh buttons and interval selectors for dashboards, along with toggles for various settings, ensuring more control and customization for users.
- Model & Path Optimizations: Updated file paths, model defaults, and system configurations to streamline user interactions and system performance.
Continuous Refinement:
- Refactoring & Cleanup: Continuous code refactoring and cleanup efforts to maintain a high standard of code quality, ensuring the system remains responsive and maintainable.
- General Settings & Feature Toggles: Expanded user context with new feature toggles and general settings, allowing for a more personalized user experience.
From tightening up scripts to rolling out new features, these updates reflect ongoing dedication to improving the application, one commit at a time!
SystemGuard v1.0.2 Release
- Version: v1.0.2
- Release Date: September 02, 2024
- Status: deprecated
Improvements
- Navigation Bar design improved to look more modern.
- Caching enabled for some settings that not going to change such as cpu core, max temperature
- checkbox added to enable/disable card on the dashboard
SystemGuard v1.0.1 Release
- Version: v1.0.1
- Release Date: August 31, 2024
- Status: deprecated
Improvements
- Installation of the SystemGuard is improved.
- bug fixes
SystemGuard v1.0.0 Release
Version: v1.0.1
Release Date: August 30, 2024
Status: deprecated
System Guard is a Flask app designed to monitor server stats such as CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network. It also provides real-time monitoring capabilities which can be useful for system administrators, developers, and DevOps engineers to keep track of their server’s performance and troubleshoot issues. The app uses the psutil library to retrieve system stats and the speedtest-cli library to perform a network speed test.
Features
- Monitor server stats like CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network.
- Check the network speed of the server using a speed test.
- Rate limit the speed test to prevent abuse.
- Kill the process that is consuming the most CPU.
- Real-time monitoring of server stats.
- Responsive design that works on mobile, tablet, and desktop.