Cacti is a complete network graphing solution designed to harness the power of RRDTool‘s data storage and graphing functionality. Cacti provide a fast poller, advanced graph templating, multiple data acquisition methods, and user management features out of the box. All of this is wrapped in an intuitive, easy to use interface that makes sense for LAN-sized installations up to complex networks with thousands of devices.
Cacti provides the following features:
- remote and local data collectors
- network discovery
- device management automation
- graph templating
- custom data acquisition methods
- user, group and domain management
- C3 level security settings for local accounts
- strong password hashing
- forced regular password changes, complexity, and history
- account lockout support
All of this is wrapped in an intuitive, easy to use interface that makes sense for both LAN-sized installations and complex networks with thousands of devices.
Developed in the early 2000’s by Ian Berry as a high school project, it has been used by thousands of companies and enthusiasts to monitor and manage their Networks and Data Centers.
Changelog v1.2.1
-issue#2259: Unable to View Aggregate Graphs
-issue#2267: Remove unnecessary includes in aggregate template code
-issue#2270: Realtime Graphs consuming too much memory
-issue#2272: Site Tree Branches not showing Graphs
-issue#2273: Error when saving changes to Data Collectors
-issue#2279: SQL Errors in add_graphs.php
-issue#2280: SQL Errors in snmpagent cache table inserts
-issue#2281: Database audit cli giving incorrect results
-issue#2285: Allow HRULEs for bandwith and ptile
-issue#2292: Allow Realtime to use 1 second data collection
-issue#2298: Ambiguous Toggle Switches in Sunrise Theme
-issue#2303: Problem with “Notify Primary Admin of Issues” function
-issue#2304: Installation progress stays at 0%
-issue#2305: BOOST PROGERR: ERRNO:’8′
-issue#2311: Unable to update PHP location during installation due to incorrect CLI environment
-issue#2319: Primary admin account not always given access to a plugin when that plugin is enabled
-issue#2321: Date separator not being used properly for graphs
-issue#2322: Modifying plugin realm registration files and description not supported
-issue: Installer does not identify when shell_exec()/exec() are disabled
-issue: Removing a Device or Graph Template can not be seen till next login
-issue: Visual issues with custom data when using paper-plane theme
-issue: Undefined function errors attempting to sync device templates
-issue: Plugin dependency handling inconsistant
-issue: Editing a report shows incorrect graphs from dropdowndevelop
-issue: Resizing table throws a JavaScript error
