How do I change the SNMP community string on a host

[pclements]

First I am new to Nagios.

How do I display the configuration of a host including the SNMP string monitored properties (hostname, date time, status, interfaces, etc) and then change the community sting. I am using the latest version of Nagios XI on CentOS. Another question How do I globally change the SNMP community string for all hosts at the same time?

Thank you,

[avandemore]

It depends on exactly what context you are talking about, but the service definition would be the most common place. Using a template, you can change the template and have it apply to all the services using it.

[rkennedy]

To build off of what @avandemore mentioned, templates are a really good way to control things on a large scale. (in conjunction with host groups)

If you're just looking at a dynamic way to control only the community string, take a look at how your checks are setup. You may be able to use a $USER#$ macro from resource.cfg to populate anywhere in the XI instance. https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nag ... Macros.pdf

[dwhitfield]

You could also do it in the Bulk Modifications Tool, if you are an Enterprise customer.

[pclements]

Thank you all for your help.

[cdienger]

Are we okay closing the thread at this point?

[pclements]

Yes, thank you.