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Virtual Machine benefits
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:17 pm
by jon.bilderback
What are the benefits of using the downloadable virtual machine compared to using our standard Linux OS for an install?
Thanks.
Re: Virtual Machine benefits
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:55 am
by lmiltchev
It depends on many things. For example, if you were a novice, using a virtual machine image would be a very easy and convenient way to go. However, if you were an advanced user, installing nagiosxi from a source, using your standard Linux OS would be perfectly fine.
Re: Virtual Machine benefits
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:25 am
by mguthrie
Some of it is a matter of the size of your monitoring environment and personal preference. One thing I really like about VM's is the ability to take snapshots and then revert back as needed. This creates an easy backup and restore procedure for configuration changes. For some larger monitoring systems, sometimes a single dedicated server is a better option.