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Every computing device should (A) run certain software and (B) be configured a certain way. For instance, a mail server should (A) run mail software such as Postfix and (B) have enough CPU power, RAM, and hard disk space to meet users' needs. A __monitoring server__ watches remote devices to make sure that these conditions are met. |
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[http://www.nagios.org/ Nagios] is a well-established open-source monitoring solution first developed in 1999. Since then, it has been actively developed and the current version, Nagios XI, has extensive capabilities and a rich ecosystem of add-ons. Nagios can monitor applications, services, operating systems, network protocols, systems metrics, network infrastructure, and more. |
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**Nagios Core** is an open source program that is widely considered an industry standard for monitoring software because of its age and straightforward design. **Nagios XI** is a commercially-supported version of Nagios Core that includes additional features intended for use in enterprise environments. |
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This presentation will related experiences implementing Nagios XI in a small business infrastructure at MIM Software, Inc. and go over how you can use Nagios XI to monitor your personal infrastructure as well. |
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== Meeting Minutes == |
== Meeting Minutes == |
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Revision as of 20:13, 29 October 2016
WPLUG will have a General User Meeting and presentation on Saturday, November 19, 2016 starting at 3:00pm at IBM Squirrel Hill. Elections for the Board of Directors will be held.
Schedule for the Day
3:00pm - Doors open, set up
3:15pm - Business Meeting starts, election
3:30pm - Featured presentation
5:00pm - Meeting ends, everyone out.
Election
At this meeting, we will elect the WPLUG Board of Directors for 2016-2017.
Votes may be cast by mail or in person at the meeting. Your vote must be received before the polls close to be counted, so show up by 3:00pm to be sure you get to cast yours.
Candidate Statements
To be added.
Speaker/Presentation
Speaker: Justin Smith
Topic: Monitoring with Nagios XI
Every computing device should (A) run certain software and (B) be configured a certain way. For instance, a mail server should (A) run mail software such as Postfix and (B) have enough CPU power, RAM, and hard disk space to meet users' needs. A __monitoring server__ watches remote devices to make sure that these conditions are met.
- Nagios Core** is an open source program that is widely considered an industry standard for monitoring software because of its age and straightforward design. **Nagios XI** is a commercially-supported version of Nagios Core that includes additional features intended for use in enterprise environments.
This presentation will related experiences implementing Nagios XI in a small business infrastructure at MIM Software, Inc. and go over how you can use Nagios XI to monitor your personal infrastructure as well.
Meeting Minutes
To be added.
Meeting Staff
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this meeting, please add your name to one or more of the categories below.
- Host: Your name here
- Co-Host: Your name here
- Setup: Your name here, Your name here
- Clean Up: Your name here, Your name here
Carpooling
- Your name/location here
- Your name/location here