> I need to implement a certain logic into Nagios that I can't > figure out if it's possible. What I want to do is check > processes running on various boxes using the following logic > when a non-OK state is returned: > > Using active checks, I want Nagios to follow the standard > logic, changing into a SOFT state and upon the > max_check_attempts reached, going into a hard state. > > With passive checks though, I would like to force Nagios into > a HARD state right away (so notifications are sent out > immediately). I can't figure out how to either by-pass the > max_check_attempts, increment it to the max so it switches > states right away or force into into a hard state right away. > I looked into writing a script but I can't find any way to > pass that info back into Nagios either.
Are you using both active and passive checks on the same service? If not, setting "is_volatile" on your passive checks should do what you want. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ 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
