display_name feature details

[nagmoto]

Hi,

I am trying to check whether display_name option is supported on nagios core 3.5.

I have added display_name in my host definition but I don't see it being display on my Nagios Web Interface. Can someone please provide an input about this feature?

My Host Definition:

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define host{
        use linux-server
        host_name              abc.domain.com
        alias                       abc1.domain.com
        display_name          APP Production
        address                   10.65.199.259
        hostgroups               test
        max_check_attempts     15
        check_period           24x7
        notification_interval  30
        notification_period    24x7
        }

If this feature is supported can you please tell me how to make it enabled on the nagios web interface , do i need to update any cgi config files ? Appreciate your time and response.

[abrist]

display_name is is not currently used by the nagios core interface.

[nagmoto]

abrist,

Is there any future enhancement in place ? In the DOC it was mentioned that this feature will be added in future enhancement.

[abrist]

Is there any future enhancement in place ?

No, though at some point it may be used. There are third party frontends making use of it though.

[nagmoto]

abrist,

can you please tell me which third party front ends offer this feature and how good is it to use third party tools like does it have any performance impact or is it secure enough ?

Thanks.

[abrist]

None off the top of my head, but others have come to these forums claiming so. I suggest you use the alias directive as that is used by nagios core.

[nagmoto]

abrist,

I already have host_name and alias defined by the customer was asking for display_name feature,so i was trying to find out if i can leverage this option by doing any workaround.

Thanks,

[abrist]

No problem, locking thread.