SadServers – Troubleshoot Linux Servers

Summary

SadServers is a platform that provides Linux and DevOps troubleshooting scenarios, designed to help users practice and improve their skills. It offers challenges similar to CTFs, allowing users to fix broken servers in a safe environment. It's geared towards SRE/DevOps interview preparation and general debugging skill enhancement.

Target Audience

The target audience includes DevOps engineers, SREs, Linux system administrators, and IT professionals who want to improve their troubleshooting skills. It also appeals to individuals preparing for SRE/DevOps interviews and those seeking hands-on experience with debugging Linux server issues.

Key Features

• Linux and DevOps troubleshooting scenarios
• Capture The Flag (CTF) style challenges
• Full remote Linux servers with problems to fix
• Dashboard for tracking progress
• Ranking system to compare performance
• Pro Accounts with additional features
• API access for automation
• Documentation and support resources

Pain Points

• Difficulty in finding realistic Linux and DevOps troubleshooting practice.
• Lack of hands-on experience in debugging server issues.
• Need for a platform to train and prove debugging skills.
• Preparation for SRE/DevOps interviews.

Usage Instructions

Users can sign up for an account, browse available scenarios, and launch a sad server. Once launched, they will get a full remote Linux server with a problem that they need to diagnose and fix. The platform provides tools and documentation to assist in the troubleshooting process. Users can track their progress on the dashboard and compare their performance with others on the ranking leaderboard. There are also options for pro accounts, API access, and making money by creating new scenarios. Toggle the theme using the theme toggle button on the navigation bar for light and dark modes. To start, click on "Give Me a Sad Server" or "Show Me Sad Servers" button on the main page..