Nagios is an open-source monitoring system that tracks networks, servers, and applications, providing alerts and reporting to ensure uptime and reliability. Key features include a proactive alerting system, a web-based interface, and customizable plugins. It is highly customizable, scalable, and supported by an open-source community, making it suitable for various IT infrastructure monitoring needs.
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Nagios Seminar Presentation
Nagios is an open-source monitoring system that tracks networks, servers, and applications, providing alerts and reporting to ensure uptime and reliability. Key features include a proactive alerting system, a web-based interface, and customizable plugins. It is highly customizable, scalable, and supported by an open-source community, making it suitable for various IT infrastructure monitoring needs.
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Nagios: An Introduction to
Network & System Monitoring
Presented By : G.Bhavani 217Y1A1209 Introduction • - What is Nagios? • - Importance of Monitoring in IT Infrastructure • - Overview of the Presentation What is Nagios? • - Open-source monitoring system • - Monitors networks, servers, and applications • - Provides alerts and reporting • - Ensures uptime and reliability Key Features of Nagios • - Network and server monitoring • - Proactive alerting system • - Web-based interface • - Customizable plugins • - Performance and availability tracking Architecture of Nagios • - Nagios Core • - NRPE (Nagios Remote Plugin Executor) • - Plugins and Add-ons • - Monitoring Host and Clients How Nagios Works • 1. Nagios runs on a monitoring server • 2. Uses plugins to check services • 3. Sends alerts if issues are detected • 4. Displays data on a web interface • 5. Helps IT teams take corrective action Installation of Nagios • - System Requirements (Linux, Apache, PHP, etc.) • - Steps to Install: • 1. Download and install Nagios Core • 2. Configure services and hosts • 3. Set up monitoring checks • 4. Configure email notifications Nagios Plugins • - Extend functionality using plugins • - Built-in and third-party plugins • - Examples: • - Check HTTP for web server status • - Check PING for network availability • - Check CPU Load for system performance Benefits of Using Nagios • - Early problem detection • - Reduces downtime • - Improves system performance • - Open-source and customizable • - Scales for enterprise needs Use Cases of Nagios • - Monitoring data centers • - Ensuring website uptime • - Tracking server performance • - Monitoring cloud and hybrid environments Nagios Alternatives • - Zabbix • - Prometheus • - SolarWinds • - PRTG Network Monitor Conclusion • - Nagios is a powerful monitoring tool • - Helps businesses ensure uptime and reliability • - Highly customizable and scalable • - Open-source community support Thank You!