Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Nagios
- History and evolution of Nagios
- Importance in network monitoring
- Overview of Nagios XI and Nagios Core
Installation and Configuration
- System requirements
- Installing Nagios XI and Nagios Core
- Basic configuration
- Understanding the Nagios configuration files
Monitoring Basics
- Monitoring hosts and services
- Understanding check commands
- Configuring notifications
- Understanding host and service states
Advanced Monitoring Techniques
- Using plugins and NRPE
- Monitoring remote hosts
- Monitoring network services and protocols
- Implementing custom check commands
Alerting and Notifications
- Configuring email and SMS notifications
- Escalation management
- Event handlers in Nagios
- Creating effective notification strategies
Visualization and Reporting
- Understanding Nagios graphs and maps
- Customizing dashboards
- Scheduled reporting
- Analyzing trends and performance data
Maintenance and Administration
- Managing users and contacts
- Performing regular maintenance tasks
- Backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Updating and upgrading Nagios
Advanced Topics
- Integrating Nagios with third-party tools
- Performance tuning and optimization
- Implementing high availability and redundancy
- Security best practices in Nagios
Preparing for the Nagios Certified Professional Exam
- Overview of the registration and certification process
- Study tips and resources
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of Nagios
- Knowledge of Linux systems and networking
Audience
- System administrators
- IT professionals
Delivery Options
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