Does Nagios support SNMP?

Nagios provides complete monitoring of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). SNMP is an “agentless” method of monitoring network devices and servers, and is often preferable to installing dedicated agents on target machines.

What can Nagios XI do?

Nagios XI provides monitoring of all mission-critical infrastructure components including applications, services, operating systems, network protocols, systems metrics, and network infrastructure.

Does Nagios support SNMP v3?

SNMP v3 traps will not be accepted by Nagios XI, unless the server is specifically configured for SNMP v3 traps. The main difference between v2 and v3 traps is the authentication mechanisms. v2 is much simpler by design, whereas v3 has multiple layers of authentication to strengthen it.

How do I send tests to SNMP traps?

Sending a test SNMP trap

  1. From the Work Items navigation pane, select Access —> SNMP Settings. The SNMP settings screen displays.
  2. Select Send Test Trap to send an SNMP test trap.

What is the difference between Nagios Core and Nagios XI?

Nagios Core requires advanced technical resources to manage the organization’s infrastructure monitoring setup, configuration, and day-to-day tasks. On the other hand, Nagios XI bypasses the need for users to understand command line code with a user-friendly interface designed for non-technical users.

Is Nagios XI is paid?

Nagios XI is free for up to 7 nodes after the trial, so it’s a great resource to spin up and explore how easy it can be used to accommodate your enterprise needs. If you have any technical questions, be sure to check out our amazing support forums and technical resources.

What is SNMP protocol and how it works?

SNMP works by sending messages, called protocol data units (PDUs), to devices within your network that “speak” SNMP. These messages are called SNMP Get-Requests. Using these requests, network administrators can track virtually any data values they specify.