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Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Nagios

  • What is Nagios Core?
  • How It Works?
  • Monitor Network Printer and Publicly Available Service

Module 2: Configuration Nagios

  • Configuration Overview
  • Main Configuration File Options
  • Object Configuration Overview
  • Object Definitions
  • CGI Configuration File Options
  • Configuring Authorisation for the CGIs

Module 3: Running Nagios

  • Verifying Nagios Core Configuration
  • Starting and Stopping Nagios Core

Module 4: Nagios Plugins

  • What are Plugins?
  • Plugins as an Abstraction Layer
  • Obtaining Plugins
  • Use of Plugin X
  • Plugin API

Module 5: Macros

  • Introduction to Macros
  • How Macros Work?
  • On-Demand Macros
  • On-Demand Group Macros
  • Custom Variable Macros
  • Macro Cleansing
  • Macros as Environment Variables
  • Standard Macros in Nagios

Module 6: Nagios Checks

  • Host
  • Service
  • Active
  • Passive

Module 7: State Types and Time Periods

  • Service and Host Check Retries
  • Soft and Hard States
  • Precedence in Time Periods
  • How Time Periods Work with Host and Service Checks?
  • Working of Time Periods with
    • Contact Notifications
    • Notification Escalations
    • Dependencies

Module 8: Security and Performance Tuning

  • Security Considerations
  • Enhanced CGI Security and Authentication
  • Tuning Nagios for Maximum Performance
  • Fast Startup Options
  • Large Installation Tweaks
  • Using the Nagiostats Utility
  • Graphing Nagios Performance Statistics

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Who should attend this Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training?

Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training Course is designed for a variety of professionals who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor systems and networks. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:

  • System Administrators
  • Network Administrators
  • IT Managers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • IT Support Technicians
  • Monitoring Specialists
  • IT Consultants

Prerequisites of the Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training

There are no formal prerequisites for this Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training Course. However, a basic understanding of Linux or Unix will be beneficial for the delegates.

Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training​ Course Overview

Nagios is the popular open-source solution for system and network monitoring. It runs on Linux and can be configured to monitor network services continuously. Nagios provides monitoring of host resources and network services, and any service or device with address and can be contacted through TCP/IP. This Nagios System and Network Monitoring course is designed to provide knowledge of how to install and configure Nagios and standard plugins.

In this Nagios System and Network Monitoring course, delegates will learn how to install and test plugins and configure the web interface. Delegates will get an understanding of the basics of Nagios and Nagios configuration. In addition, delegates will learn how to monitor mail servers, FTP, and web servers.

During this 1-day training course, delegates will learn how to execute plugins through SSH. Furthermore, delegates will gain knowledge of SNMP, NET-SNMP, and SNMP-based plugins. By the completion of this training course, delegates will be able to write their plugins and determine file and directory sizes.  

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What’s included in this Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors           
  • Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training Certificate          
  • Digital Delegate Pack

Why choose us

Our Swansea venue

Includes..

Free Wi-Fi

To make sure you’re always connected we offer completely free and easy to access wi-fi.

Air conditioned

To keep you comfortable during your course we offer a fully air conditioned environment.

Full IT support

IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

Video equipment

This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Swansea is a coastal city and county located in Wales. It is located in the south west of Wales and is considered the twenty sixth largest city in the UK. Swansea has a population of around 240,000 people and is famous for its illustrious copper industry. Swansea is home to Swansea University. Swansea University’s engineering department is highly recognised for its excellent and pioneering work for solving design problems in the field of engineering. Its physics department makes great bounds in the sector of theoretical physics such as elementary particle physics and string theory. The university’s other strengths lie in history, German and computer science. The Times Higher Education Supplement Award was given to Swansea University in 2005 for ‘best student experience’. Other further education establishments include The University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the Gower College Swansea. Trinity Saint David was created by the merging of University of Wales Lampeter and the Trinity University College Carmarthen in 2010. In 2012, the Swansea Metropolitan University also merged with Trinity Saint David, bringing specialisations in architectural glass, teaching, transport and logistics.

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Address

Swansea University
Singleton Park,
Swansea,
Wales
SA2 8PP

T: 01344203999

Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

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Highly experienced trainers

All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

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State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

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Small class sizes

We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

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Great value for money

Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

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Tailored learning experience

Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

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Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

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Team building opportunity

This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

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Monitor employees progress

Keep track of your employees’ progression and performance in your own workspace.

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Nagios System And Network Monitoring in Swansea FAQs

FAQ's

Please arrive at the venue at 8:45am.
There are no formal prerequisites to attend this course. However, having basic knowledge of networking would be advantageous.
Anyone who wishes to gain knowledge of Nagios can attend this course. This course is well-suited for: System Administrators, Network Administrators, IT Professionals or Students who want to learn about network monitoring.
We are able to provide support via phone & email prior to attending, during and after the course.
Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises, Manual, Experienced Instructor, and Refreshments
This course is 1 day.
Once your booking has been placed and confirmed, you will receive an email which contains your course location, course overview, pre-course reading material (if required), course agenda and payment receipts
The price for Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training certification in Swansea starts from £1995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Nagios System and Network Monitoring Training.

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