check_by_ssh in nagiosXI

[DingChavez]

Hello, I am about to purchase nagiosxi but a few of my older serversrequire checks to be run via ssh. I can successfully get the check to run correctly via the check_by_ssh at the command line but I am having an issue adding it via the services in the Nagios Core Configuration Manager. It seems I need the check_by_ssh available in the drop down labeled "Check Command." Does anyone no exactly how to make the command available?

[tonyyarusso]

Look farther down in the left sidebar of the Core Config Manager, and you'll see a heading for "Commands". In there, you'll define the command with the path to the check plugin, how many arguments it takes, etc. Once you've done that it will be available in the dropdown.

[Box293]

DingChavez,
Have a look at the Service Relationship Map PDF in this post, it may help you visualise the check command.

http://support.nagios.com/forum/viewtop ... 72&start=0

[DingChavez]

Yup, both of those helped. Thanks a lot!