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by D0UG
Thu May 09, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: Open Source Nagios Projects
Topic: environment for Nagios and learning curve
Replies: 8
Views: 2462

Re: environment for Nagios and learning curve

I do have several old desktops and laptops that I could install there for a while to try to determine the cause. Now that I think about it, a laptop would probably be best since it would stay running for a while if there was an interruption of AC power. I tried to get them to buy UPS units but they ...
by D0UG
Thu May 09, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Open Source Nagios Projects
Topic: environment for Nagios and learning curve
Replies: 8
Views: 2462

Re: environment for Nagios and learning curve

I am reluctant to run a virtual machine here because there is no computer in this retail store environment that does not have a user signed on using it. These computers (Windows 7) are restarted for Windows updates and turned off or go to sleep at night. It just seems to me that running a Linux imag...
by D0UG
Thu May 09, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Open Source Nagios Projects
Topic: environment for Nagios and learning curve
Replies: 8
Views: 2462

Re: environment for Nagios and learning curve

Running a virtual session is not an option. I have a customer who loses Internet access occasionally. The ISP says there is not problem on their end. I am trying to determine if the problem is with the simple GigE switch, or wireless router, or the modem provided by the ISP. While Nagios is certainl...
by D0UG
Wed May 08, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: Open Source Nagios Projects
Topic: environment for Nagios and learning curve
Replies: 8
Views: 2462

environment for Nagios and learning curve

I am looking for Network Monitoring tool to monitor a simple network of 6 Windows computers and 7 printers networked together and to the Internet. Is this a good environment for Nagios? How long does it generally take to learn it enough to use it? I cannot afford formal training classes. Thanks in a...