Importing existing cfg files via NagiosQL

[kaplan71]

Hi there --

I have completed the installation of NagiosQL 3.1.1 onto a Nagios 3.3.1 Core running on an Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 32-bit system. The Core application, along with the plugins and nrpe add-ons, has been installed in the /usr/local/nagios directory. I am in the process of having this system replace an existing Nagios 3.1.2 server. The existing server has the requisite set of .cfg files that I would like to import into the new server.

The NagiosQL application has an Import utility, but it appears to be looking in the /etc directory for the various Nagios configuration files. The files in question have been saved in the /root/nagios_configuration folder, and I would like the Import utility to be able to retrieve the files from that location. I did not see a way within the utility to point it to the desired location.

What step(s) do I need to take in order to be able to import the existing configuration files via the Import utility?

Thanks.

[jsmurphy]

Is it not an option to copy the config files to the location that NagiosQL wants them and import from there? From memory QL should be looking in the /usr/local/nagios/etc/ directory. You may find it easier to get an answer on the NagiosQL forums http://www.nagiosql.org/forum.html there's probably more people there who know more about it

[kaplan71]

Hi there --

Thanks for your reply. My thoughts are in sync with yours concerning the location of the configuration files. Initially I tried to register on the NagiosQL website,
however I have been unable to do so because of a timing out issue during the registration process that has occurred on any system, at any location, with any browser that I have used in the attempt. This has resulted in my coming to this forum for help.