Awesome Sysadmin

Self-Hosted

Curated list of essential sysadmin resources & tools

Overview

A community-curated collection of essential tools, scripts, books, and resources for system administrators. It covers key domains like monitoring, automation, security, backup, and cloud management. While not a deployable application, it serves as a trusted reference for self-hosted enthusiasts and sysadmins to find reliable open-source tools and best practices to manage their infrastructure effectively.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  awesome_sysadmin:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: awesome-sysadmin
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Curated, categorized sysadmin resources
Community-driven updates
Covers open-source & self-hosted tools

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Awesome Sysadmin a deployable application?

No, it’s a curated list of resources (tools, guides, books) for system administrators, not software to install or deploy.

? Is Awesome Sysadmin free to access?

Yes, it’s an open-source, community-driven project available for free on GitHub with no subscription fees.

? Does it include self-hosted tools?

Yes, it features a wide range of open-source and self-hosted tools for monitoring, automation, security, and more, ideal for self-hosting enthusiasts.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category External Links & Resources

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive resource list
⊕ No cost to use

Cons

⊖ Not a deployable tool
⊖ Requires filtering for relevance