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Hello, I had a few questions about the database structure. I would like to know which information is stored in what respective database, basically what is the MySql database used for and what is the Postgres database used for? Also in Nagios Core if you let the mouse hover over a host it will give you the IP address of the device, is there a way to enable this feature on NagiosXI? Also is there a way to make the name "dynamic" without using snmp, basically if we change the name of the device is there a way for NagiosXI to change the name without a user having to update the name in nagiosXI? Thank you for your time.

Chris

what is the MySql database used for and what is the Postgres database used for?

Postgres stores all of the XI-specific information, like users, passwords, dashboard and views settings, component options, etc. MySQL stores all of the host and service information that gets written out to config files for the actual monitoring.

if we change the name of the device is there a way for NagiosXI to change the name without a user having to update the name in nagiosXI?

Not currently.