{"id":2399,"date":"2024-03-12T09:44:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-does-the-cacti-system-collect-data-and-graphically-display-it\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T13:33:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T13:33:21","slug":"how-does-the-cacti-system-collect-data-and-graphically-display-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-does-the-cacti-system-collect-data-and-graphically-display-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How does the Cacti system collect data and graphically display it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cacti system is a PHP-based network graphing solution that allows users to collect, store, and display performance data for network devices.<\/p>\n

The data collection process typically involves the following steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Set up SNMP agent: Enable SNMP agent on the device to be monitored, and configure the appropriate security parameters.<\/li>\n
  2. Create a data query: Set up a data query within the Cacti system, specifying the devices to monitor and the types of data to collect.<\/li>\n
  3. Create a data source: Set up a data source for each data query, specifying the parameters and frequency of the data query.<\/li>\n
  4. Create graphic templates: create a graphic template for each data source, specifying the style and display parameters of the graphics.<\/li>\n
  5. Regular data collection: The Cacti system regularly sends SNMP queries to devices through agents, collects performance data, and stores it in a database.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The process of visual representation typically involves the following steps:<\/p>\n

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    1. Create a graph: In the Cacti system, make a new graph by selecting the appropriate data source and graph template.<\/li>\n
    2. Adjusting the graphical parameters to customize the time range, scale, and style of the graph to meet user needs.<\/li>\n
    3. Deploy graphics: Place the graphics onto the monitoring page of the Cacti system, allowing users to access and view them through the web interface.<\/li>\n
    4. Regularly update graphs: The Cacti system automatically retrieves the latest data from the database and updates the graphs to keep them current.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Users can easily collect performance data of devices and display it graphically through the above steps, assisting them in gaining a more intuitive understanding of the operating status and performance of network devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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