I'm a UNIX and network guy, but since Nagios is my task, I also have to
add the Windows servers to Nagios. The network tests are fine, but I'm
curious which is the best solution for monitoring local items on a
Windows server (2000, 2003, and 2008).
Here's what I think the options are:
Use check_nt with NSClient, NSClient++, OpMon Agent, or NC_Net
Use check_nrpe with NSClient++, OpMon Agent, or NRPE_NT
Use check_ncnet with NSClient, NSClient++, OpMon Agent, or NC_Ne
Use NSCA-Daemon with NC_Net
Note: I'm interested in screwing with WMI...
NSClient appears to be old, but stable and well known. However I see it
has good support for NT4 and 2000 and 2003 R1, but not 2003 R2 and I
don't see anything about 2008 Server.
NC_Net looks current and well developed.
NSClient++ seems to have NSClient compatibility, but is more current and
supports NT4 thru 2008.
It looks like I already have check_nt as part of a default 3.x installation.
NRPE_NT also seems to have been around for a bit and stable.
NSClient++ seems to have its own, native NRPE support.
What are your opinions of the best combination to A) get the best
overall support and B) have the least impact/installation on a Windows
server? I want something current and currently developed with 2008
support, but I also want stability and the least work possible.
Presently I'm using NRPE for my local linux/UNIX servers, so I'm
inclined to give NRPE a try, but I'd also like to avoid loading plugins
on the Windows client if I can.
I'm leaning towards NSClient++ with check_nt, but I'm not sure this is
the best solutions.
Thoughts, opinions, and ideas are requested...
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