HOw to configure new services in bulk (500+ servies)

[kvijay]

Team,

We have the requirement to setup new services to nagios.
there are sround 500 new services to configure. please advice on this can be achieved in NagiosXI.

In core we have some option like creating file in SSH. Similar like can we do this form XI ?

PLease share the documentation to create new services in a bulk.

[benjaminsmith]

Hi,

A few options to help make this easier. There is the Bulk Host Cloning and Import Wizard. This is useful if you are setting up monitoring of one device and want to clone this across a number of similar devices with the same checks. Here's the official doc on using this wizard.

How To Use The Bulk Host Cloning And Import Wizard

Another option is to create collections of host groups and add the service(s) to the host group. Then all of the devices in the host group will inherit the service checks.

We have a few short videos on this method to help clarify the process.

Master assigning service checks by hostgroup - Pro Tip

Tech Talks with Nagios: FAQ: Best Practices for Managing Config

Lastly, another option would be to use REST API to set this up programmatically. Keep in mind it doesn't provide all the functionality of the Core Config Manager. The API is fully documented in the GUI at Help > API Docs

Let us know if you have more questions.

--Benjamin