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Description

Pkgsrc serves as a powerful framework for managing third-party software on UNIX-like operating systems, boasting a repository of over 17,900 packages. It acts as the default package manager for both NetBSD and SmartOS, facilitating the seamless construction of freely available software across a wide array of UNIX-like platforms. Users benefit from the convenience of utilizing binary packages generated by pkgsrc, eliminating the need for source code compilation. This system can effortlessly enhance the software ecosystem of an existing setup. With its remarkable versatility, pkgsrc provides extensive configurability, enabling package builds for any installation prefix, supporting the coexistence of multiple branches on a single machine, and featuring advanced tools like a build options framework and a compiler transformation framework. Furthermore, it accommodates unprivileged usage and installation, broadening accessibility. While NetBSD comes pre-equipped with the necessary tools for pkgsrc, users on alternative platforms must undertake a bootstrap process to install the required package management utilities, ensuring a smooth experience in software management. This adaptability and range of features make pkgsrc an invaluable resource for developers and system administrators alike.

Description

The smartmontools suite includes two key utilities, smartctl and smartd, designed to manage and oversee storage systems through the self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology integrated into the majority of contemporary ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives. These tools often alert users to potential disk degradation and failure before they occur, offering invaluable preventative measures. Originally based on the Linux smartsuite package, smartmontools is compatible with ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives, as well as SCSI/SAS tape devices. It is versatile enough to operate on a wide range of platforms, including modern versions of Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Darwin (macOS), Solaris, Windows, Cygwin, OS/2, eComStation, and QNX. Additionally, smartmontools can also be utilized from various live CDs/DVDs, enhancing its accessibility for users who may need it in different environments. This broad compatibility makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to ensure the health and longevity of their storage systems.

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API Access

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Integrations

NetBSD Yes 
Cygwin No 
FreeBSD No 
OpenBSD No 
Oracle Solaris No 
illumos Yes 

Integrations

NetBSD Yes 
Cygwin Yes 
FreeBSD Yes 
OpenBSD Yes 
Oracle Solaris Yes 
illumos No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

pkgsrc

Country

United States

Website

www.pkgsrc.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

smartmontools

Website

www.smartmontools.org

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