How do You Install Nagios XI from CSP?

CSP (Core Service Platform) is designed to help users trial Nagios XI or Nagios Core with plugins indefinitely, with the only limitation being the number of hosts one can have.

If you prefer watching a video on the installation process, you can find that below.

1. Download the CSP Package

Step 1.1: To find the CSP package, go to any browser and enter nagios.org.

Step 1.2: Down below, you can find a “Download” button that you can click.

2. Unzip and Extract

Step 2.1: Once downloaded, you will need to unzip and extract the folder by right-clicking the folder and extracting it into another folder.

Step 2.2: In the folder, you can find the following:

• “README”, “CHANGES”, and “SLICENSE” text files, which answer some basic questions, show change logs, and give you the promo code for Nagios XI.
• An installation guide, the most recent CSP-XX.ova, which we will use to install XI.
• A folder labeled “PARTS”, where you can find all parts for Nagios Core and all plugins, as well as XI tar files.
• In the “EXTRAS” folder, you can find some more plugins and config files.
• Finally, the “A-Team” folder is a look at some of the fun times our company had through the years.

3. Open the OVA File and Finish Installation

There are many different ways to install XI. We will go over the easiest way: using the OVA file.

Step 3.1: Open the OVA file using VMware, ESXi, or vSphere.

Step 3.2: After opening, you can rename the Virtual machine and select a storage path.

Step 3.3: After you have imported, make sure the network adapter is “Bridged” and then start the virtual machine.

Step 3.4: Once everything is set up, you will see an IP address listed under Nagios XI. You also have a username and password, which we recommend changing for the local host machine. After entering the IP address into a browser, there will be some settings that can be configured, such as language, time zone, etc.

Step 3.5: Once you have completed that information, you will have the option to enter a License, which will be CSP50, which can also be found in “SLICENSE.txt”. Then you will create a password for Nagios XI.

Step 3.6: When you finish, you will be able to log in with the credentials that you have made and dive into Nagios XI.

If you encounter any issues, there are plenty of video tutorials that you can view on our YouTube Channel.