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[[Category:Linux]]
 
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This explains how to manage hosts.
  
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=Discovery=
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=Hosts overview=
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==Discovery rule==
 
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You can create a new Discovery rule using the "''create discovery rule''" button. Create a '''Local network''' rule:
 
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[[File:Zabbix discovery rule.png|1024px|caption|Zabbix discovery rule]]
 
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→ Configuration >> Discovery
 
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Then you should have the following settings:
 
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[[File:Zabbix discovery rule 02.png|none|Zabbix discovery rule 02]]
 
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IP range: ''your network''
 
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Checks:
 
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* ICMP ping
 
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* SSH
 
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* Zabbix agent
 
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Uniqueness: ''Zabbix agent''
 
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==Discovery default group==
 
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You can set a '''configuration property''' for the default group of discovered hosts in:
 
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[[File:Zabbix discovery default group.png|1024px|caption|Zabbix discovery default group]]
 
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→ Administration >> General >> Other
 
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==Discovery default template==
 
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You can set a ''' discovery action''' to register all Zabbix discovered hosts in a specific template.
 
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[[File:Zabbix discovery default template.png|1024px|caption|Zabbix discovery default template]]
 
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→ Configuration >> Actions >> Discovery
 
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Then you can either create a new one or edit an existing one.
 
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* Tab 1 '''Action''' : just put a name and set Enabled
 
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* Tab 2 '''Conditions''' : let the default options
 
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[[File:Zabbix discovery action tab2 conditions.png|none|Zabbix discovery action tab2 conditions]]
 
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* Tab 3 '''Operations''' : set the default template
 
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[[File:Zabbix discovery action tab3 operations.png|none|Zabbix discovery action tab3 operations]]
 
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=Hosts configuration=
 
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==Hosts overview==
 
  
 
[[File:Hosts overview.png|1024px|caption|Hosts overview]]  
 
[[File:Hosts overview.png|1024px|caption|Hosts overview]]  
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==Add host==
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=Add host=
  
 
You have to had a host (= machine with a zabbix agent) on the server side in order to monitor it.
 
You have to had a host (= machine with a zabbix agent) on the server side in order to monitor it.
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** You can create your own groups and classification as well
 
** You can create your own groups and classification as well
 
* Agent interface: Fill the info of Zabbix agent running on host
 
* Agent interface: Fill the info of Zabbix agent running on host
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** Select the '''DNS''' option instead of IP. So if we move the client for any reason that will NOT impact the monitoring. :)
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** Select the '''IP''' option instead of DNS. That will avoid some conflicts between FQDN and simple name.  
 
* Status: Select initial status
 
* Status: Select initial status
  
  
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'''IMPORTANT !!''' The name of the ''hostname'' must match the real hostname - as return by the `hostname` command !!
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'''IMPORTANT !!'''  
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The name of the ''hostname'' must match the real hostname - as return by the `hostname` command !!  
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* Click on the "host inventory" tab
 
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[[File:Network map.png|1024px|caption|Network map]]
 
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[[File:Network map creation.png|none|Network map creation]]
 
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==Hosts status==
 
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=Management=
 
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==Hosts management==
 
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Configuration >> Hosts >>
 
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==Setup host discovery==
 
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Go to menu '''Configuration > Discovery''', then click on "Local Network". Fill the form:
 
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[[File:add-zabbix-discovery-1.png|none|Zabbix discovery - step 01]]
 
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*** SNMP OID: ''SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0''
 
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[[File:zabbix-actions-discovery.png|none|Zabbix discovery actions]]
 
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[[File:zabbix-actions-discovery-linux-01.png|none|Zabbix discovery action - Linux server step 01]]
 
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* Enable the action
 
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Add a "Host IP" filter with your correct LAN as a 4th filter
 
  
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[[File:zabbix-actions-discovery-linux-02.png|none|Zabbix discovery action - Linux server step 02]]
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5. Click "save" at the bottom of the page.

Latest revision as of 12:36, 28 October 2014


This explains how to manage hosts.

Hosts overview

Hosts overview

→ Configuration >> Hosts



Add host

You have to had a host (= machine with a zabbix agent) on the server side in order to monitor it.


1. Go to the Configuration > Hosts > "Create host"

Zabbix add host


2. Now fill the following details of remote host

Zabbix add host - step 02
  • Hostname: Hostname of Remote system
  • Visible name: Name to be display in zabbix
  • Group: Select the desired group for you host
    • You should use Linux at least
    • You can create your own groups and classification as well
  • Agent interface: Fill the info of Zabbix agent running on host
    • Select the IP option instead of DNS. That will avoid some conflicts between FQDN and simple name.
  • Status: Select initial status


IMPORTANT !!

The name of the hostname must match the real hostname - as return by the `hostname` command !!


3. Set some monitoring templates to apply

Click on the "Templates" tab

Zabbix add host - step 03

To get the list of templates, just type template in the search area.

Don't forget to click the "ADD" button!

  • My custom vehco-smartcards includes the Zabbix agent template
  • The Linux OS includes the Zabbix agent template. :)


4. Automatic host inventory

  • Click on the "host inventory" tab
  • Enable the Automatic option.


5. Click "save" at the bottom of the page.

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