Experience Smart Dashboards in Nagios XI 2026

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Matthew Martinson
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Smart dashboard in Nagios XI.

Nagios XI 2026 marks a new chapter in the evolution of monitoring and visualization.
This release introduces Smart Dashboards, a reimagined way to view, organize, and act on monitoring data. Designed from the ground up, Smart Dashboards combine modern design, advanced customization, and team collaboration into a unified, dynamic interface.

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New Layout of Smart Dashboards in XI 2026.

For years, Nagios dashboards have been the foundation of monitoring visibility, helping teams make informed decisions at a glance. Now, that experience has evolved even further. XI 2026 introduces up-to-date, customizable control centers built for modern infrastructure demands.

A Smarter Way to Visualize Data

At the heart of Smart Dashboards lies one goal: turning complex data into clear insight.
Every dashboard can be tailored to highlight the metrics and systems that matter most, with flexible layouts and a growing library of powerful dashlets.

Whether tracking uptime across distributed systems, comparing host performance, or visualizing alert patterns, Smart Dashboards make it effortless to understand the state of your network at a glance.

Image of the Treemap Dashlet in the Nagios XI 2026 interface
The Treemap Dashlet provides a color-coded view of host and service health to quickly highlight issues.
Image of the Bar Chart Dashlet in the Nagios XI 2026 interface
The Bar Chart Dashlet provides a clear comparison of host and service statuses, highlighting trends and helping teams monitor performance changes over time.

Smart Dashboards help reduce the time between detection and action by making system health obvious at first glance.

Introducing the New Dashlets

Smart Dashboards launch alongside a suite of new and improved dashlets, each built to deliver faster insights, cleaner visuals, and greater interactivity.

  • Graph Dashlet – Visualize performance data over time, ideal for trend analysis.
  • Bar Chart Dashlet – Compare hosts or services side by side for fast context.
  • Gauge Dashlet – Monitor thresholds and utilization through an easy-to-read gauge.
  • Pie Chart Dashlet – Display percentages and proportional data for quick breakdowns.
  • Statistic Dashlet – Highlight key figures such as counts, totals, or averages.
  • Text Dashlet – Add notes, context, or documentation directly to your dashboards.
  • Treemap Dashlet – Understand hierarchical relationships and health status instantly.
  • URL Dashlet – Embed external reports, internal tools, or live data sources.
  • Alert Heatmap Dashlet – Identify recurring alerts and visualize problem frequency patterns over time.

Each dashlet is crafted to improve clarity and engagement, giving administrators the ability to design dashboards that are as informative as they are intuitive.

Image of dashlets in the Nagios XI 2026 interface
New & Improved Dashlets in XI 2026.

Enhanced Customization and Collaboration

Beyond the visual improvements, Nagios XI 2026 introduces new features that make Smart Dashboards more versatile and collaborative than ever:

  • Global Dashboard Setting – Enable team-wide dashboards for unified visibility across departments and roles.
  • Dashboard Wizards – Rapidly create and configure dashboards, supporting both Smart and Legacy types for a seamless experience.
  • Custom Dashboard Icons and Colors – In the Neptune Theme, users can personalize icons and adjust color palettes for consistency and readability.
  • Updated Dashboard Menu – Easily navigate between Smart and Legacy Dashboards across both the Modern and Neptune themes.

These additions make Smart Dashboards a shared monitoring experience rather than a personal view, empowering teams to coordinate, communicate, and respond faster to emerging issues.

Image of the Dashboard Wizard in Nagios Xi 2026 interface
Dashboard Wizard.

Smart Dashboards and Legacy Compatibility

While Smart Dashboards represent the future of visualization in Nagios XI, Legacy Dashboards remain fully supported. This ensures that longtime users can continue relying on their existing workflows while exploring the new Smart Dashboard framework at their own pace. Legacy Dashboards still provide the classic layout and functionality that Nagios XI veterans trust, while Smart Dashboards introduce the next generation of interactivity, customization, and performance. Together, they offer a seamless bridge between past reliability and future innovation.

Why Smart Dashboards Matter

The introduction of Smart Dashboards isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about efficiency and insight. In environments where rapid detection and resolution are critical, visual clarity can make the difference between proactive management and reactive firefighting. By combining intuitive layouts and global visibility, Smart Dashboards give teams a centralized, intelligent command center. The result is faster response times, clearer communication, and a more connected view of system health across the enterprise.

Nagios XI 2026 doesn’t just display data; it helps you understand it, prioritize it, and act on it faster.

The Future of Monitoring Visualization

From new dashlets and collaborative features to extensive customization, while still supporting legacy systems, this release sets a new standard for dashboards. Smart Dashboards bring together everything Nagios is known for: reliability, clarity, and control, all in a modern, intuitive interface.

Resources

If you are interested in using any of these great new dashboards and dashlets, below is a link to documentation to help get you started.

Understanding and Using Dashboards in Nagios XI 2026

You can also check out this video to learn more about creating and managing Smart Dashboards:

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