Importing Nagios Core Config Files Into XI

This document describes how to migrate and import Nagios Core configuration files into Nagios® XI™. Importing configuration files is only required in instances where administrators wish to import configurations from existing Nagios Core installations. Importing configuration files automates setting up your existing Hosts, Services, Hostgroups, Servicegroups, and Host/Service Templates in your Nagios XI installation.

Documentation

Nagios XI 2024 and 2026

Importing Config FIles into Nagios XI 2024 & 2026

Nagios XI v5 (Legacy)

Importing Config FIles into Nagios XI v5 (Legacy)

Automatic Method

Note that there is also an automatic Nagios Core to Nagios XI migration method available in XI 5.8+, 2024, and 2026:

Automatic Nagios Core to Nagios XI Migration