Python-Sentinel

Integration Project: RSI 2

Description

Python-Sentinel is a web-based system monitoring and remote SSH management tool that provides real-time system metrics visualization and remote server management capabilities. It offers a secure interface for monitoring system resources, managing processes, and executing remote commands via SSH.

Features

• Secure SSH Authentication: Remote server access with username/password authentication
• Real-time System Monitoring:
  • CPU usage tracking
  • Memory utilization
  • Disk usage statistics
  • Network traffic monitoring
• Process Management:
  • View running processes
  • Monitor process CPU and memory usage
  • Kill processes remotely
• Interactive Terminal:
  • Execute commands remotely
  • Real-time command output
  • Persistent SSH session management

Technologies Used

• Python 3.12.6
• Flask 3.1.1
• Paramiko 3.5.1 (SSH client)
• psutil 5.9.8 (System monitoring)
• Chart.js (Data visualization)
• Docker support

Installation

Local Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Run the application:

   python app.py
   

   The application will be available at http://localhost:5000

Docker Setup

1. Build and run using Docker Compose:

   docker compose up --build
   

   The application will be available at http://localhost:8000

Usage

1. Access the web interface
2. Log in with your SSH credentials:
   • Username
   • Server IP
   • Password
3. Navigate through the available features:
   • Dashboard: View system metrics
   • Processes: Manage running processes
   • Terminal: Execute remote commands

Security Note

• Ensure secure password handling in production
• Use environment variables for sensitive data
• Consider implementing SSH key authentication

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Author

UCHIHAA CLAN