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Hi All,

Just trying something , is it possible to pass a macro argument from the hostdef to my actual check_plugin it works when passed from the service def. Basically need a way to pass the snmp com string for the host instead of defining within each service check def.

Any help would be appreciated.

CHeers
Arnab

Yes.

For example, if you define in the host a variable
You can call that variable in all of the services with
http://nagios.sourceforge.net/docs/3_0/macros.html

http://nagios.sourceforge.net/docs/3_0/ ... tvars.html

Thanks scott, however cant find a way to create a custom variable within nagiosxi /nagiosql CCM ? Sorry if I am being stupid/blind

Found it sorry for being blind!!!!!!!!!!arghhh

Just for completeness for others looking for the solution, you can add the variables to a host in XI at the following location

Configure -> CCM -> Hosts -> Modify -> Misc Settings -> Free variable definitions

Fill in the following
Variable name (_VARIABLE)
Variable value

Click Instert
SAVE
Apply Configuration