How to add Linux Host in Zabbix Server on CentOS
To add Linux Host in Zabbix Server on CentOS
Zabbix has the capability to scan the network and add all the hosts in Zabbix server. After installing Zabbix next step is to add some hosts into the Zabbix server for monitoring. It allows the users to add any hosts like network switch, routers and computer systems that are connected to the network. This article explains how to add Linux host in Zabbix Server.
Testing Environment
Zabbix Server:
IP Address - 192.168.5.141
Host Name - linuxhelp.zabbix.com
Zabbix Host:
IP Address - 192.168.5.144
Host Name - client.zabbix.com
To add Host into Zabbix
First install Zabbix agent to add the host. Utilize the following command to add the repository.
[root@client ~]# rpm -Uvh http://repo.zabbix.com/zabbix/2.4/rhel/6/x86_64/zabbix-agent-2.4.7-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
Retrieving http://repo.zabbix.com/zabbix/2.4/rhel/6/x86_64/zabbix-agent-2.4.7-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
warning: /var/tmp/rpm-tmp.tBE0jW: Header V4 DSA/SHA1 Signature, key ID 79ea5ed4: NOKEY
error: Failed dependencies:
zabbix is needed by zabbix-agent-2.4.7-1.el6.x86_64
To install the zabbix agent package
Run the following command to install the Zabbix agent.
[root@client ~]# yum install zabbix-agent -y
Loaded plugins: aliases, changelog, fastestmirror, kabi, presto, refresh-packagekit, security, tmprepo, verify, versionlock
Loading support for CentOS kernel ABI
Setting up Install Process
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
* base: centos.excellmedia.net
* epel: kartolo.sby.datautama.net.id
* extras: centos.excellmedia.net
* updates: centos.excellmedia.net
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package zabbix-agent.x86_64 0:1.8.22-1.el6 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: zabbix = 1.8.22-1.el6 for package: zabbix-agent-1.8.22-1.el6.x86_64
--> Running transaction check
---> Package zabbix.x86_64 0:1.8.22-1.el6 will be installed
--> Finished Dependency Resolution
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Installed:
zabbix-agent.x86_64 0:1.8.22-1.el6
Dependency Installed:
zabbix.x86_64 0:1.8.22-1.el6
Complete!
Next edit the Zabbix configuration file as shown below,
[root@client ~]# vim /etc/zabbix/zabbix_agentd.conf
Entry:
Server=192.168.5.141
Hostname=client.zabbix.com
Once you modified the configuration file, restart the service by using the following command.
[root@client ~]# service zabbix-agent restart
Shutting down Zabbix agent: [ OK ]
Starting Zabbix agent: [ OK ]
Open the browser and login to Zabbix server with the user credentials.
To add host, navigate to Configuration -> Hosts.
Then click on Create Host option.
Here you need to add the following details and click on add option.
Finally you can see the added host into the Zabbix server.