computer-playbook/roles/pc-network-analyze-tools

PC-Network-Analyze-Tools Role

Overview

This README accompanies the pc-network-analyze-tools role within the cymais repository. This role is dedicated to installing key network analysis tools on personal computers.

Role Contents

The main.yml file in the pc-network-analyze-tools role includes tasks for installing essential network analysis tools:

1. Install Administrator Network Analyze Tools:
   • Utilizes the community.general.pacman module to install:
     • traceroute: A network diagnostic tool for tracing the path that an IP packet follows to reach its destination.
     • wireshark-qt: The Qt-based graphical interface for Wireshark, a network protocol analyzer.
     • wireshark-cli: The command-line interface for Wireshark.

Dependencies

This role relies on:

• pc-administrator-tools: Ensures that essential administrative tools, likely needed alongside network analysis tools, are installed.

Purpose and Usage

The pc-network-analyze-tools role is tailored for network administrators, IT professionals, security analysts, and anyone who needs to analyze or troubleshoot network issues. These tools provide capabilities for detailed network packet inspection, route tracing, and understanding network performance issues.

Prerequisites

• Ansible: Required to run this role.
• Arch Linux-based System: The role uses the pacman package manager, indicating it is designed for Arch Linux or similar distributions.

Running the Role

To utilize this role:

1. Clone the cymais repository.
2. Navigate to the roles/pc-network-analyze-tools directory.
3. Run the role using Ansible, making sure you have the necessary permissions for software installation.

Customization

You can customize this role by adding or removing network analysis tools in the main.yml file, based on your specific needs or preferences.

Support and Contributions

For support, feedback, or contributions, such as adding more tools or enhancing the current setup, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the cymais repository. Contributions that improve the network analysis capabilities of this role are highly encouraged.