This video provides a guided walk-through covering each step of how to monitor windows with Zabbix Agent Wizard:

You can refer to this documentation for full details:

Here is a direct link to the PDF as well:

How to Use the Zabbix Agent Configuration Wizard in NagiosXI

Benefits of Using the Wizard

• Rapid Deployment: Automated setup saves configuration time.
• Customizable Metrics: Monitor only what matters.
• Flexible Alerting: Set warning and critical thresholds per metric.
• Intuitive Interface: Fully integrated into Nagios XI’s Monitoring Wizard.
• Metrics Monitored: CPU usage & load, memory availability, disk usage, system uptime, network traffic, running processes, and hostname information.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure:

• Nagios XI 2024R2.0+ installed (the Zabbix Agent Wizard is included by default).
• Zabbix agent running on the target host (port 10050/tcp open).
• Administrator credentials for XI and the host.

Security Note: Always use trusted sources for downloads. Ensure secure communication (e.g., TLS encryption) is configured for the agent.

Step 1: Launch the Wizard

• In the XI web UI, go to Configure > Configuration Wizards.
• Select Zabbix Agent Wizard, then click Next.
• Enter the host’s IP address or FQDN when prompted.

Step 2: Configure Host Monitoring

• Enter Host Name: Provide a unique display name for the host.
• Select Metrics: Tick the metrics you want to monitor (CPU, memory, disk, network, uptime, processes).
• Define Thresholds: Set warning and critical values for each metric.

• Make selections for your other monitoring settings in Steps 3-5, defining key aspects such as the check interval, notification settings, host and service groups, and parent-child relationships.
• Click Finish and Apply to apply your settings and finish the wizard.

The wizard automatically creates and applies the necessary configurations.

Step 3: Verify Monitoring and View Results

3.1 Manual Testing (Optional)

You can run the following command from the command line of your Nagios XI server to verify things are working:

/usr/local/nagios/libexec/check_zabbix_agent.py \ -H 192.168.1.50 --check cpu -w 80 -c 90

/usr/local/nagios/libexec/check_zabbix_agent.py \ -H 192.168.1.50 --check cpu -w 80 -c 90

Example output:

OK: CPU usage 22.3% | cpu_usage=22.3;80;90
CRITICAL: Available memory 72MB | available_memory=72MB;200;100

OK: CPU usage 22.3% | cpu_usage=22.3;80;90
CRITICAL: Available memory 72MB | available_memory=72MB;200;100

3.2 Service Status

Go to Home > Details > Service Status, then search for and locate your new host to view the status of it’s services.

Performance Graphs

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Conclusion

By following these three steps, you’ll have Zabbix-agent metrics in Nagios XI in under 10 minutes, eliminating manual setup and boosting monitoring efficiency.

Additional Resources

• Nagios Support Forum
• Nagios XI Documentation
• Nagios XI Admin Guide

Prerequisites

• Linux: root or sudo access
• Windows Server 2019/2022: local administrator
• Internet connectivity
• Zabbix server/proxy IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

Part 1: Install Zabbix Agent on Linux

1. Update system.

sudo dnf update -y

sudo dnf update -y

2. Add Zabbix repository.

Choose your distribution/version here: Zabbix Linux downloads.

sudo rpm -Uvh https://repo.zabbix.com/zabbix/7.0/rhel/9/x86_64/zabbix-release-7.0 1.el9.noarch.rpm 
sudo dnf clean all

sudo rpm -Uvh https://repo.zabbix.com/zabbix/7.0/rhel/9/x86_64/zabbix-release-7.0 1.el9.noarch.rpm 
sudo dnf clean all

3. Install agent.

sudo dnf install -y zabbix-agent2

sudo dnf install -y zabbix-agent2

4. Configure agent.
Edit /etc/zabbix/zabbix_agent2.conf and set:

Server=192.168.1.100 
ServerActive=192.168.1.100 
Hostname=LinuxServer01

Server=192.168.1.100 
ServerActive=192.168.1.100 
Hostname=LinuxServer01

5. Start and enable service.

sudo systemctl enable --now zabbix-agent2

sudo systemctl enable --now zabbix-agent2

6. Open firewall.

sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=10050/tcp --permanent 
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=10050/tcp --permanent 
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Part 2: Install Zabbix Agent on Windows

1. Download agent.

• Visit the Zabbix downloads page and get the latest Windows installer here: Zabbix Windows agents

2. Run installer.

• Double-click the downloaded .exe to launch the Wizard
• Click Next to continue

3. Accept License Agreement.

4. Choose installation folder.

5. Configure during setup.

• Server IP: 192.168.1.100
• Active checks: 192.168.1.100
• Hostname: WindowsServer01
• Enable the check box for Add agent location to the PATH
• Click Install, then Finish

6. Verify service.

sc query "Zabbix Agent 2"

sc query "Zabbix Agent 2"

7. Allow firewall.

• Open Windows Defender Firewall → Inbound Rules → New Rule → Port → TCP 10050 → Allow → All profiles → Name: Zabbix Agent 2

Verification & Troubleshooting

You’re all set! Your system is now ready to be monitored with Nagios XI. To learn more about the Zabbix Agent Wizard, take a look at this article: How to Use the Zabbix Agent Wizard in Nagios XI.