Zabbix: Enterprise Network Monitoring Made Easy

Chapter 3. Monitoring with Zabbix Agents and Basic Protocols

Now that we have explored the basics of information gathering and acting upon it in Zabbix, let's take a closer look at two simple and widely used methods for obtaining data: the already mentioned Zabbix agents and so-called simple checks. Simple checks include TCP connectivity and ICMP checks. In this chapter, we will cover the following:

• Understanding and using Zabbix agents
• Creating a simple check
• Binding it all together

Using the Zabbix agent

Previously, we installed the Zabbix agent on the same host and monitored a single item for it. It's now time to expand and look at how inter-host connectivity works.

To continue, install the Zabbix agent on another host. The easiest way might be ...