Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
Thanks for all the responses. I would go for installing nagios (latest stable build) on CentOS 5.7 Thanks Jatin On Tuesday 27 December 2011 10:23 PM, Daniel Wittenberg wrote: I would second that, use the RPM's and then it's super-simple RPM installs and a few tweaks for performance and you should be good. Dan -Original Message- From: Alain Williams [mailto:a...@phcomp.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:13 AM To: Nagios Users List Subject: Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 11:02:51AM -0500, Chris Beattie wrote: On 12/27/2011 9:31 AM, Jatin wrote: Fedora. I wanted to know if i can follow the same steps for installing Nagios on CentOS assuming that i have a default CentOS installation. Yes. I used the Fedora instructions to install Nagios on CentOS myself. It has been a while since I did it, though. The only snag I remember having was forgetting to install some packages like openssl-devel and net-snmp-devel before compiling the plug-ins. Don't bother to compile them, use Dag's archive: rsync://apt.sw.be/pub/freshrpms/pub/dag/redhat/ -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
Be aware that the latest stable build is 3.2.3 not 3.3.1 . The 3.3.1 has some bugs that cause issues with the building and running . Assaf On 28/12/11 12:52, Jatin wrote: Thanks for all the responses. I would go for installing nagios (latest stable build) on CentOS 5.7 Thanks Jatin On Tuesday 27 December 2011 10:23 PM, Daniel Wittenberg wrote: I would second that, use the RPM's and then it's super-simple RPM installs and a few tweaks for performance and you should be good. Dan -Original Message- From: Alain Williams [mailto:a...@phcomp.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:13 AM To: Nagios Users List Subject: Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 11:02:51AM -0500, Chris Beattie wrote: On 12/27/2011 9:31 AM, Jatin wrote: Fedora. I wanted to know if i can follow the same steps for installing Nagios on CentOS assuming that i have a default CentOS installation. Yes. I used the Fedora instructions to install Nagios on CentOS myself. It has been a while since I did it, though. The only snag I remember having was forgetting to install some packages like openssl-devel and net-snmp-devel before compiling the plug-ins. Don't bother to compile them, use Dag's archive: rsync://apt.sw.be/pub/freshrpms/pub/dag/redhat/ -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
I would be very cautious about installing third-party rpms on a production server. You may introduce dependency issues which will affect future system updates. Compiling nagios from source is dead simple and well documented. Cheers, Steve Glasser | Senior System Administrator | visp.net Direct: 541-955-6903 | Fax: 541-471-0821 On 12/28/11 6:12 AM, Assaf Flatto wrote: On Tuesday 27 December 2011 10:23 PM, Daniel Wittenberg wrote: I would second that, use the RPM's and then it's super-simple RPM installs and a few tweaks for performance and you should be good. Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 09:07:10AM -0800, Steve Glasser wrote: I would be very cautious about installing third-party rpms on a production server. You may introduce dependency issues which will affect future system updates. I use Dag on many machines, it is rare to have a problem. It is very much worth installing yum-priorities and making base update have low values. Compiling nagios from source is dead simple and well documented. -- Alain Williams Linux/GNU Consultant - Mail systems, Web sites, Networking, Programmer, IT Lecturer. +44 (0) 787 668 0256 http://www.phcomp.co.uk/ Parliament Hill Computers Ltd. Registration Information: http://www.phcomp.co.uk/contact.php #include std_disclaimer.h -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
I wouldn't blindly install them without testing, but I've been using dag's for a long time in many environments and no issues. I mainly use RPM's for management via puppet since source installs would be tougher to manage on a larger scale. Dan -Original Message- From: Steve Glasser [mailto:sglas...@visp.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:07 AM To: nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS I would be very cautious about installing third-party rpms on a production server. You may introduce dependency issues which will affect future system updates. Compiling nagios from source is dead simple and well documented. Cheers, Steve Glasser | Senior System Administrator | visp.net Direct: 541-955-6903 | Fax: 541-471-0821 On 12/28/11 6:12 AM, Assaf Flatto wrote: On Tuesday 27 December 2011 10:23 PM, Daniel Wittenberg wrote: I would second that, use the RPM's and then it's super-simple RPM installs and a few tweaks for performance and you should be good. Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
On 12/27/2011 9:31 AM, Jatin wrote: Fedora. I wanted to know if i can follow the same steps for installing Nagios on CentOS assuming that i have a default CentOS installation. Yes. I used the Fedora instructions to install Nagios on CentOS myself. It has been a while since I did it, though. The only snag I remember having was forgetting to install some packages like openssl-devel and net-snmp-devel before compiling the plug-ins. Also let me from which version of CentOS would it be good to install the latest Nagios. I have not installed the latest version of Nagios or CentOS yet. I am still running Nagios 3.2.3 on CentOS 5.x, both of which have been working like champs for many versions so far. Nothing in this message is intended to make or accept an offer or to form a contract, except that an attachment that is an image of a contract bearing the signature of an officer of our company may be or become a contract. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, we hereby notify you that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and delete this message immediately. Thank you. -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 08:01:49PM +0530, Jatin wrote: Hi I have earlier used Nagios on Fedora 13 and was successful in installing Nagios without any hiccups using the quick installation guide meant for Fedora. I wanted to know if i can follow the same steps for installing Nagios on CentOS assuming that i have a default CentOS installation. Also let me from which version of CentOS would it be good to install the latest Nagios. Choose the version of centos for the applications that you run, not for nagios. If there is no compelling reason - use the latest - centos 6. I have run nagios on centos for many years, it works well ... the main problem is that the default config has changed several times, directories changed, etc, which has broken it several times ... not to hard to get working again, but a pain. -- Alain Williams Linux/GNU Consultant - Mail systems, Web sites, Networking, Programmer, IT Lecturer. +44 (0) 787 668 0256 http://www.phcomp.co.uk/ Parliament Hill Computers Ltd. Registration Information: http://www.phcomp.co.uk/contact.php #include std_disclaimer.h -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 11:02:51AM -0500, Chris Beattie wrote: On 12/27/2011 9:31 AM, Jatin wrote: Fedora. I wanted to know if i can follow the same steps for installing Nagios on CentOS assuming that i have a default CentOS installation. Yes. I used the Fedora instructions to install Nagios on CentOS myself. It has been a while since I did it, though. The only snag I remember having was forgetting to install some packages like openssl-devel and net-snmp-devel before compiling the plug-ins. Don't bother to compile them, use Dag's archive: rsync://apt.sw.be/pub/freshrpms/pub/dag/redhat/ -- Alain Williams Linux/GNU Consultant - Mail systems, Web sites, Networking, Programmer, IT Lecturer. +44 (0) 787 668 0256 http://www.phcomp.co.uk/ Parliament Hill Computers Ltd. Registration Information: http://www.phcomp.co.uk/contact.php #include std_disclaimer.h -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS
I would second that, use the RPM's and then it's super-simple RPM installs and a few tweaks for performance and you should be good. Dan -Original Message- From: Alain Williams [mailto:a...@phcomp.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:13 AM To: Nagios Users List Subject: Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios on CentOS On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 11:02:51AM -0500, Chris Beattie wrote: On 12/27/2011 9:31 AM, Jatin wrote: Fedora. I wanted to know if i can follow the same steps for installing Nagios on CentOS assuming that i have a default CentOS installation. Yes. I used the Fedora instructions to install Nagios on CentOS myself. It has been a while since I did it, though. The only snag I remember having was forgetting to install some packages like openssl-devel and net-snmp-devel before compiling the plug-ins. Don't bother to compile them, use Dag's archive: rsync://apt.sw.be/pub/freshrpms/pub/dag/redhat/ -- Alain Williams Linux/GNU Consultant - Mail systems, Web sites, Networking, Programmer, IT Lecturer. +44 (0) 787 668 0256 http://www.phcomp.co.uk/ Parliament Hill Computers Ltd. Registration Information: http://www.phcomp.co.uk/contact.php #include std_disclaimer.h -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null -- Write once. Port to many. Get the SDK and tools to simplify cross-platform app development. Create new or port existing apps to sell to consumers worldwide. Explore the Intel AppUpSM program developer opportunity. appdeveloper.intel.com/join http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-appdev ___ Nagios-users mailing list Nagios-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nagios-users ::: Please include Nagios version, plugin version (-v) and OS when reporting any issue. ::: Messages without supporting info will risk being sent to /dev/null
