- [Apache Ant](https://ant.apache.org/) - Automation build tool, similar to make, a library and command-line tool whose mission is to drive processes described in build files as targets and extension points dependent upon each other. ([Source Code](https://github.com/apache/ant)) `Apache-2.0``Java`
- [Apache Maven](http://maven.apache.org/) - Build automation tool mainly for Java. A software project management and comprehension tool. Based on the concept of a project object model (POM), Maven can manage a project's build, reporting and documentation from a central piece of information. ([Source Code](https://github.com/apache/maven)) `Apache-2.0``Java`
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*Backup software.* Also see [Restic's list of Linux backup software](https://github.com/restic/others).
_See also [Restic's list of Linux backup software](https://github.com/restic/others)_
- [Amanda](https://www.amanda.org/) - Backup and archive many computers on a network to disk, tape changer/drive or cloud storage. ([Source Code](https://github.com/zmanda/amanda)) `MIT``C`
- [Backupninja](https://0xacab.org/liberate/backupninja) - Lightweight, extensible meta-backup system, provides a centralized way to configure and
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*Build and software organization tools.*
Build and software organization tools.
- [EasyBuild](https://easybuild.io/) - EasyBuild builds software and modulefiles for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in an efficient way. ([Source Code](https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-easyconfigs)) `GPL-2.0``Python`
- [environment-modules Lmod](https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/research-development/tacc-projects/lmod) - Lmod is a Lua based module system that easily handles the MODULEPATH Hierarchical problem. ([Source Code](https://github.com/TACC/Lmod)) `MIT``Lua`
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*Conversation-driven development and management. See https://www.reddit.com/r/chatops for more information.*
- [Eggdrop](http://www.eggheads.org/) - The oldest Internet Relay Chat (IRC) bot still in active development. ([Source Code](https://github.com/eggheads/eggdrop)) `GPL-2.0``C`
- [Errbot](http://errbot.io/) - a plugin based chatbot designed to be easily deployable, extensible and maintainable. ([Source Code](https://github.com/errbotio/errbot)) `GPL-3.0``Python`
*Tools and scripts to support deployments to your servers.*
Tools and scripts to support deployments to your servers.
- [Capistrano](http://capistranorb.com/) - Deploy your application to any number of machines simultaneously, in sequence or as a rolling set via SSH (rake based). ([Source Code](https://github.com/capistrano/capistrano)) `MIT``Ruby`
- [Fabric](http://www.fabfile.org/) - Python library and cli tool for streamlining the use of SSH for application deployment or systems administration tasks. ([Source Code](https://github.com/fabric/fabric)) `BSD-2-Clause``Python`
*Tools used to create diagrams of networks, flows, etc.*
Tools used to create diagrams of networks, flows, etc.
- [Diagrams.net](https://app.diagrams.net/) - A.K.A. [Draw.io](https://app.diagrams.net/). Easy to use Diagram UI with a plethora of templates. ([Source Code](https://github.com/jgraph/drawio)) `Apache-2.0``JavaScript/Docker`
- [DrawThe.Net](http://go.drawthe.net/) - Javascript tool that uses a YAML-formatted input to programmatically create large, complex, and visually solid diagrams. ([Source Code](https://github.com/cidrblock/drawthe.net)) `MIT``JavaScript`
- [Atom Community](https://github.com/atom-community/atom) - A fork of [atom](https://github.com/atom/atom) A hackable text editor from Github. `MIT``JavaScript`
- [Brackets](http://brackets.io/) - Code editor for web designers and front-end developers. ([Source Code](https://github.com/brackets-cont/brackets)) `MIT``JavaScript`
IT [asset management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_management) software.
- [GLPI](https://www.glpi-project.org/) - Information Resource-Manager with an additional Administration Interface. ([Source Code](https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi))
- [OCS Inventory NG](https://ocsinventory-ng.org/) - Asset management and deployment solution for all devices in your IT Department. ([Source Code](https://github.com/OCSInventory-NG)) `GPL-2.0``PHP/Perl`
- [Fluentd](https://www.fluentd.org/) - Data collector for unified logging layer. ([Source Code](https://github.com/fluent/fluentd)) `Apache-2.0``Ruby`
- [Flume](https://flume.apache.org/) - distributed, reliable, and available service for efficiently collecting, aggregating, and moving large amounts of log data. ([Source Code](https://github.com/apache/flume)) `Apache-2.0``Java`
- [Adagios](http://adagios.org/) - Web based Nagios interface for configuration and monitoring (replacement to the standard interface), and a REST interface. ([Source Code](https://github.com/opinkerfi/adagios)) `AGPL-3.0``Docker/Python`
- [Bloonix](https://bloonix-monitoring.org/) - Bloonix is a monitoring solution that helps businesses to ensure high availability and performance. ([Source Code](https://github.com/bloonix)) `GPL-3.0``Perl`
- [GNS3](https://www.gns3.com/) - Graphical network simulator that provides a variety of virtual appliances. ([Source Code](https://github.com/GNS3/gns3-gui/)) `GPL-3.0``Python`
- [OpenWISP](https://openwisp.org/) - Open Source Network Management System for OpenWRT based routers and access points. ([Demo](https://openwisp.org/demo.html), [Source Code](https://github.com/openwisp)) `GPL-3.0``Python`
- [DadaMail](http://dadamailproject.com/) - Mailing List Manager, written in Perl. ([Source Code](https://sourceforge.net/projects/dadamail/files/)) `GPL-2.0``Perl`
- [Lewsnetter](https://github.com/bborn/lewsnetter) - E-mail marketing application (create and send e-mail newsletter via SES). Includes subscription management, delivery, bounce and complaint notification, templates, and some stats.
- [pfSense CE](https://www.pfsense.org/) - Free network firewall distribution, based on the FreeBSD operating system with a custom kernel and including third party free software packages for additional functionality. ([Source Code](https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense)) `Apache-2.0``Shell/PHP/Other`
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*[Service discovery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_discovery) is the process of automatically detecting devices and services on a computer network.*
[Service discovery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_discovery) is the process of automatically detecting devices and services on a computer network.
- [Consul](https://www.consul.io/) - Consul is a tool for service discovery, monitoring and configuration. ([Source Code](https://github.com/hashicorp/consul)) `MPL-2.0``Go`
- [etcd](https://etcd.io/) - distributed K/V-Store, authenticating via SSL PKI and a REST HTTP Api for shared configuration and service discovery. ([Source Code](https://github.com/coreos/etcd)) `Apache-2.0``Go`
- [grml](https://grml.org) – bootable Debian Live CD with powerful CLI tools. ([Source Code](https://github.com/grml/)) `GPL-3.0``Shell`
- [mitmproxy](http://mitmproxy.org/) - A Python tool used for intercepting, viewing and modifying network traffic. Invaluable in troubleshooting certain problems. ([Source Code](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy)) `MIT``Python`
- [ConVirt](http://www.convirture.com/products_opensource.php) - Provides the core functionality for centrally managing your KVM or Xen virtualized environment.
- [Ganeti](http://www.ganeti.org/) - Cluster virtual server management software tool built on top of KVM and Xen. ([Source Code](https://github.com/ganeti/ganeti)) `BSD-2-Clause``Python/Haskell`
- [Dockovpn](https://dockovpn.io) - Out-of-the-box stateless dockerized OpenVPN server which starts in less than 2 seconds. ([Source Code](https://github.com/dockovpn/dockovpn)) `GPL-2.0``Docker`
- [Firezone](https://www.firez.one/) - WireGuard based VPN Server and Firewall. ([Source Code](https://github.com/firezone/firezone)) `Apache-2.0``Docker`