Importing Nagios Core Config Files Into XI
Ethan Galstad
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:
