What’s New in Nagios Log Server 2026
Nagios Log Server 2026 delivers a number of subtle but meaningful refinements that improve everyday usability, combining a simplified user experience, major backend upgrades, and a streamlined design built for speed and usability. With the brand-new Simple Search homepage and upgraded OpenSearch components, this release makes log management, analysis, and dashboarding more intuitive than ever before.
In this article, we’ll highlight the biggest changes and provide links to resources so you can start exploring the new functionality right away.
New Simple Search Homepage
At the heart of Log Server 2026 is the completely brand-new Simple Search homepage.
This streamlined interface is built for quick, everyday investigation, making it easier for users of all experience levels to search for common log events and gain powerful insights without the clutter.
OpenSearch 2 → 3 Upgrade
Under the hood, Nagios Log Server 2026 upgrades its core components from OpenSearch 2.x to 3.1.0 and Logstash 9.1.1, increasing performance, stability, and scalability.
Quality of Life & UX Enhancements
The 2026 release introduces a number of subtle but meaningful refinements that improve everyday usability:
- “Add Log Source” (+) button consolidates source setup actions into one central place.
- Timestamp localization adapts automatically to your region and time zone.
- Improved LDAP/AD editing page for simpler authentication configuration.
- Role assignment per cluster instance for better administrative control of the jobs each instance executes.
All of these updates contribute to a more cohesive, accessible, and responsive Log Server experience.
Changelog
For a detailed list of fixes and developer notes, visit the full changelog below:
Getting Started
If you’re new to Nagios Log Server or ready to upgrade to the 2026 release, download the trial version here:
Analyzing Logs in Nagios Log Server
For a complete walkthrough on using queries, filters, dashboards, and how to manage your home page mode to analyze logs effectively, check out this guide:
