Nagiosxi webserver GUI customizing

[nagiosxi_anurag]

Hello Everyone,

I am using Nagiosxi 60 days trial version. I want to customize the Nagiosxi Webserver GUI completely to fit my need. Is this possible? I have seen that Nagosxi source code are written in PHP. So does that mean GUI can be changed by modifying the original source code or writing some new codes in PHP.? Or i need to use other language like javascript or jquery to edit the GUI.

Can the look and feel of the whole Nagiosxi can be changed to my need or style?

Please guide me.


Thanks
Kumar Anurag

[nscott]

While its true the frontend is in PHP and Javascript, I really don't recommend you do much editing. Everything Nagios XI get updated it will replace every PHP file in the directory, so all your hardwork would go out the window. Also, we wouldn't be able to support your issues if they arised if you've added custom code to the Nagios XI frontend.

Might I suggest you take a look at V-Shell, that runs on top of Nagios Core and is a nice project.

http://exchange.nagios.org/directory/Ad ... ll/details

[nagiosxi_anurag]

What if we want to purchase the licensed version of Nagiosxi ? Will u providing the it which can be customized or u yourself will customize it.
We want to add some of our own plugins and UI to the Nagios. The licensed version will allow it? Will i be able to update it SAFELY?

[lmiltchev]

V-Shell can be used not only with Nagios Core but also with Nagios XI. On the other hand, if you added a custom code to the Nagios XI frontend, most probably you wouldn't be able to update safely and to receive an adequate support.

[nagiosxi_anurag]

Hi lmiltchev,

I got your point. Now i have installed Nagios Vshell with already installed Nagiosxi. After going through it and some blogs and one video available, i come to conclusion that i can change this Nagios Vshell according to my need. I can change the look and feel of Vshell. Though only admin should be given privilege to use Nagiosxi , any other user ( whose only purpose is to monitor the hosts and services seen a good GUI) will access Vshell. Nagiosxi , i will be using to issue new commands or services or add new hosts etc.

Am i right? Also updating Nagiosxi should not update Vshell , otherwise my whole effort of changing the GUI of Vshell will go in vain.

Please guide and provide any useful information that i may be missing.

Thanks

[mguthrie]

V-Shell is under a completely different directory tree, and any changes you make to it will not be affected by upgrades in Nagios XI.