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IT Pros, System Administrators, Webmasters: what's on your iPhone?
Brian Stucki over at Macminicolo has compiled a list of seven iPhone applications he uses regularly as an IT guy. It's a great start to putting together your own server-wrangling kit on your iPhone.
Brian includes Network Ping Lite (Free [iTunes]), Web Tools ($1.99USD [iTunes]), and iSSH ($4.99 [iTunes]), among others. He also somewhat reluctantly admits to frequently using the infamous (and now technically unavailable) tethering app, Netshare. We'd like to add a few applications to the list, and I'd love to hear about any additions from your own arsenal in the comments. Our top picks include a few iPhone apps, some of which are alternatives to entries in Brian's list and some which are additions:
- FTP On The Go ($9.99USD [iTunes]), because sometimes you need to get in there and your iPhone is your only choice ...
- TouchTerm ($2.99USD [iTunes]), another good terminal emulator with SSH
- 1Password (Free [iTunes]), keep track of all of those server passwords
- SleepOver ($2.99USD [iTunes]), another Wake-On-LAN utility which comes out a little cheaper than iWOL (mentioned in Brian's list)
A few web apps should also make the list, such as Inco (TUAW coverage), Webmin and iNagios, all of which are free and can be set up to allow server monitoring and/or administration from your iPhone. Take a look at Brian's list, have a peek at our additions, and then fill us in on what you're using on your iPhone to keep your server(s) up and your IT fires under control.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chach said 10:39AM on 9-11-2008
Nice List...
Hmm... I would like to see maybe a package of utils from Apple... maybe a lite version of the "Server" tools: Server Admin, Workgroup Manager, Server Monitor....
Maybe even ARD?!! That would be great.
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holo said 11:15AM on 9-11-2008
I would love to see a mobile version of SA or WGM.
I would KILL for a mobile ARD!
FearlessFreep said 10:51AM on 9-11-2008
I do have WinAdmin on my phone. It's far from perfect, but works for a RDC client onto windows machines. A VPN connection expands the reach.
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matt said 10:54AM on 9-11-2008
Are there any decent free/lite ssh apps available?
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Jash Sayani said 11:12AM on 9-11-2008
OpenSSH on Cydia (Jailbroken iPhone) is the best.
Jonathan Wise said 1:21PM on 9-11-2008
Absolutely agree to above. And I'd think that any "IT Pro" worth their salt is running a full kit of tools only available on Cydia/Installer.app on a jailbroken iPhone...
Garry said 11:15AM on 9-11-2008
I have Mocha RDP on my 3g iphone which has allowed me to administer our servers over our windows VPN, which saved me from having to drive to the office or find a PC....
http://www.mochasoft.dk/iphone_rdp.htm
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mingistech said 11:21AM on 9-11-2008
How is there no CIDR Calculator for the iPhone yet. a.k.a. Subnet Calc.
This is a very useful tool for any systems admin.
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Garry said 11:23AM on 9-11-2008
Forgot to mention.... i also have aSubnet installed...
http://iphone.iusethis.com/app/asubnet
mingistech said 11:24AM on 9-11-2008
Oh and for a really good VNC app I'd go with Jaadu VNC.
http://www.jugaari.com/
After using this VNC Client all others pale in comparison.
Matt Galloway said 6:48AM on 11-26-2008
I've just had my app released into the app store. It's called Subnet Calc and it does exactly what you suggest!
I don't want to spam, so I won't provide a link but you can search for it in the app store if you search for 'subnet calc'.
mingistech said 11:27AM on 9-11-2008
Wow.. thanks. aSubnet looks prefect!
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Zoli said 11:34AM on 9-11-2008
I use RDC the most- it's amazing how I can TS into any server right on my phone.
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ssc said 12:01PM on 9-11-2008
Hi,
my top 7 iPhone apps:
1) OmniFocus - I'm such a GTD whore...
2) Pennies - to stop me from buying to much Apple stuff =)
3) iShape - most IT guys I know should get that one =)
4) NetNewsWire - something to do while at the coffee break
5) iPod - turn off all those nasty office noises (like from co-workers bugging you about their problems *g*)
6) Air Sharing - easily carry work around with you
7) TouchTerm - I rarely use it. But the mere fact of having it installed comforts me =)
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punkassjim said 12:02PM on 9-11-2008
I've got Mocha VNC on my iPhone, but I much preferred Touchpad Pro on pre-2.0 jailbreak.
For web apps, I've got Media Temple's account center bookmarked, and I'm looking forward to installing Mint on my servers, along with the iPhone pepper.
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Julian said 12:37PM on 9-11-2008
I have iSSH, which is a bit more expensive, but amazing. I had SSH, I want a refund on that one, it is absolute crap. I wish you could actually test the soft, but well, I am person number e^100000 saying that.
What I HATE about the store, is that a lot of vendors are only selling in the US, so I loose valuable software (since I am in Argentina and you can only buy from the country your phone is at).
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chadberg said 4:32PM on 9-11-2008
None. Can't justify spending over $2000 in the span of two years. For that kind of money I can buy a Macbook and still have enough for my current cell plan.
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-wsn said 4:57PM on 9-11-2008
Have to admit, activesync is making my admin life easier.
May sound odd, or the unexpected answer, but as an admin I am on the move, or have my back turned to my main outlook work machine so often I have spaced many a con calls/meetings.
Sadly it is still an Exchange based world for many of us at work and this has been a very helpful addition.
Cheers
-wsn
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facundo said 8:23PM on 10-01-2008
What about Cpanel ando WHM? Is there anything to worl with these apps out there?
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