Zabbix Network Monitoring - Second Edition

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 ...