Nagios XI Documentation

Documentation on using Nagios XI. Documentation is meant to complement the Nagios XI manuals and tutorials.

Nagios XI – Monitoring Linux Using NRPE and Linux Server Monitoring Wizard

This document describes how to monitor Linux hosts with Nagios XI by using the Nagios Remote Plugin Executor (NRPE) and the Linux Server configuration wizard. This document is intended for Nagios XI administrators who want to monitor Linux distributions using … Read More

Using Auto-Discovery In Nagios XI

This document describes how to use Auto-Discovery in Nagios XI to locate hosts and devices that are not already being monitored by Nagios XI. This document is intended for use by Nagios Administrators who would like to understand how Auto-Discovery … Read More

Nagios XI – Distributed Monitoring With NRDP

This document describes how to use Nagios Remote Data Processor (NDRP) as a distributed monitoring solution. You will be shown how a central Nagios XI server can receive check results from Nagios XI and Nagios Core servers. This document is … Read More

Nagios XI – Monitoring AIX Using SNMP

This document describes how to monitor AIX machines with Nagios XI using SNMP. SNMP is an “agentless” method of monitoring network devices and servers, and is often preferable to installing dedicated agents on target machines. This document is intended for … Read More

Monitoring Microsoft SQL With Nagios XI

This document describes how to monitor Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) with Nagios XI. This includes using the separate Database, Query and Server configuration wizards as well as the prerequisites required for these wizards to work. This document is intended for use … Read More

Nagios XI – Using The SNMP Walk Wizard

This document describes how to use the SNMP Walk Wizard, it briefly explains SNMP and how to reference a MIB file or OID. SNMP is the acronym for Simple Network Management Protocol. An SNMP Walk is when the Nagios XI … Read More

Integrating Slack With Nagios XI

This document describes how integrate the Slack messaging platform with Nagios XI. This integration will allow Nagios XI to send notifications to Slack channels, enabling teams to see the health of their devices monitored by Nagios XI. This document is … Read More

Nagios XI – Understanding And Using XI Tools

This document describes the Nagios XI Tools menu and what it can be used for. This document is intended for use by Nagios XI Administrators and Users. … Read More

Excluding Hosts And Hostgroups In Nagios XI

This document describes how exclude hosts and host groups in Nagios XI using Core Configuration Manager (CCM). This document is intended for use by Nagios Administrators who would like an understanding of how to exclude hosts or host groups. … Read More

Understanding Email Sending In Nagios XI

This document describes how Nagios XI sends emails and explains how to configure your email settings. Nagios XI uses email to send notifications as well as for sending reports. This document is intended for use by Nagios Administrators who want … Read More