How to install and configure Nagios?

1 year ago
Ava Mitchell
3 minutes

Here is a guide on how to install and configure Nagios, an open-source network monitoring system that helps administrators monitor the status of network devices, servers, and applications.

  1. Installing dependencies: Before installing Nagios, it is necessary to install some dependent software. For example, the Apache Web server, PHP, GCC compiler, etc. The specific dependencies may vary depending on the operating system.
  2. Download Nagios: Obtain the source code or binary files of Nagios from the official website at https://www.nagios.org/.
  3. Unzip the file: If the download is a compressed file, unzip it to the specified directory.
  4. Compile and install: To compile and install Nagios, enter the directory where it was extracted and execute the following commands.
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  7. Please install with elevated privileges.
  8. Create Nagios user and group by running the following command to establish both a Nagios user and group:
  9. Create a new user called nagios with administrative privileges.
  10. Create a new group called nagcmd.
  11. Add the user “nagios” to the “nagcmd” group using the command “sudo usermod -a -G nagcmd nagios”.
  12. Establish a password for the Nagios Web interface by executing the following command.
  13. Create a new user named “nagiosadmin” in the file “/usr/local/nagios/etc/htpasswd.users.”
  14. Install Nagios plugins: Download Nagios plugins from the official website (https://www.nagios-plugins.org/) and follow their installation instructions to set them up.
  15. Setting up Nagios: Open the configuration file of Nagios (usually located at /usr/local/nagios/etc/nagios.cfg) using a text editor and make the necessary configurations. This includes defining hosts, services, contacts, contact groups, etc.
  16. Configure monitoring objects: modify the Nagios object configuration file as needed (usually the .cfg file located in the /usr/local/nagios/etc/objects/ directory) to define the hosts, services, etc. that need to be monitored.
  17. Set up Nagios Web interface: Edit the configuration file for Nagios Web interface (usually located in /usr/local/nagios/etc/cgi.cfg) to specify Nagios’ web access permissions, URL aliases, etc.
  18. Start Nagios by running the following command:
  19. Initiate Nagios using the system control manager.
  20. Access the Nagios web interface: Use a browser to access the Nagios web interface, enter the configured username and password to start monitoring with Nagios.

The steps outlined above are the general steps for installing and configuring Nagios. The specific steps may vary depending on the operating system and version. During the installation and configuration process, it is advisable to refer to official documentation and online tutorials for more detailed guidance.

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