Nagios XI Training and Certification in Thimphu, Bhutan

Nagios XI training equips participants with the skills to effectively monitor and manage IT infrastructure using the Nagios XI platform. The course includes in-depth guidance on installation, configuration, and deployment of Nagios XI for monitoring servers, networks, and applications. Participants learn to set up custom alerts, notifications, and dashboards to ensure proactive issue management and system optimization. Advanced topics such as creating plugins, managing user roles, and integrating Nagios XI with other IT tools are also covered. By the end of the training, attendees will have the expertise to implement and maintain a robust monitoring solution tailored to their organization's needs.

Introduction to Nagios XI and Basic Setup

1. Overview of Nagios XI

• What is Nagios XI?

• Key features and use cases for IT monitoring.

• Architecture of Nagios XI: Components and how they work.

• Hands-on Exercise

2. Installing Nagios XI

• System requirements for Nagios XI installation.

• Step-by-step guide for installing Nagios XI on Linux-based systems.

• Configuring the Nagios XI Web Interface.

• Hands-on Exercise

3. Basic Nagios XI Configuration

• Understanding configuration files in Nagios XI.

• Configuring hosts and services for basic monitoring.

• Configuring templates, service checks, and host configurations.

• Hands-on Exercise

4. Managing Hosts and Services

• Organizing hosts and services with templates.

• Creating new hosts and services manually.

• Configuring hostgroups and servicegroups for scalability.

• Hands-on Exercise

Advanced Configuration, Alerts, and Notifications

5. Setting Up Thresholds and Performance Data

• Defining performance thresholds for services.

• Monitoring system metrics like CPU, memory, disk, and network.

• Understanding performance data and setting up monitoring for advanced metrics.

• Hands-on Exercise

6. Alerting and Notification Configuration

• Configuring email, SMS, or custom notifications.

• Setting up notification escalation and severity levels.

• Creating contact groups and defining notification time windows.

• Hands-on Exercise

7. Nagios XI Plugins and Custom Scripts

• What are Nagios plugins?

• Installing and configuring community plugins.

• Writing and using custom scripts for monitoring.

• Hands-on Exercise

8. Integrations and External Tools

• Integrating Nagios XI with other systems (e.g., ticketing systems, Slack).

• Using API for custom integrations.

• Configuring external tools for enhanced reporting and analysis.

• Hands-on Exercise

Reporting, Performance Tuning, and Best Practices

9. Nagios XI Reporting and Visualization

• Using Nagios XI’s reporting tools for system analysis.

• Creating custom dashboards and visualizations for performance data.

• Generating and scheduling reports for stakeholders.

• Hands-on Exercise

10. Optimizing Nagios XI for Large Environments

• Scaling Nagios XI for large enterprise environments.

• Managing multiple Nagios XI instances and federating them.

• Performance tuning for larger networks and systems.

• Hands-on Exercise

11. Nagios XI Security Best Practices

• Managing user roles and permissions securely.

• Securing Nagios XI web access and database.

• Best practices for maintaining a secure monitoring environment.

• Hands-on Exercise

12. Nagios XI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting common Nagios XI issues (agent, plugin, and service checks).

• Regular maintenance tasks and backups.

• Best practices for Nagios XI health checks.

• Hands-on Exercise