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When compared to earlier versions, it looks like 4.x has lost the statusmap.cgi module.

What is most valuable?

  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Flexibility
  • Functionality
  • Availability - controllability anywhere and with different methods

What needs improvement?

When compared to earlier versions, it looks like 4.x has lost the statusmap.cgi module.

Update April 2016:

I have fixed the problem with statusmap.cgi by upgrading to version 4.1.1. In the old version this module had not been compiled.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used it for six years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

I have had no problems deploying it.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have no stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I currently do not need to scale on my network.

How are customer service and support?

Customer Service:

I only have the free version, which does not have customer service.

Technical Support:

I only have the free version, which does not have technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Cisco ASA and MySQL devices alongside Nagios as our network infrastructure needs expanding and required more serious hardware solutions.

What was our ROI?

I believe it is hard to calculate for hardware.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I only use the free version.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

  • Amanda
  • Cacti
  • Zabbix
  • Icinga (after installation).

What other advice do I have?

As a rule, any device upon delivery is obsolete. Pick up the solution for your business, based on your specific needs.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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it_user244500Constructor of the computer systems at a security firm with 51-200 employees
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I have fixed the problem with statusmap.cgi by upgrade to version 4.1.1.
In the old version this module had not been compilled.
That's all.

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Large ecosystem of tools, but default interface is clunky and slow.

Valuable Features:

Open source and very flexible. large ecosystem of tools and custom monitors built up around nagios. All configuration is text files, so it is easy to keep this in version control and generate new configs from other tools.

Room for Improvement:

Default interface is clunky and slow. Can be a steep learning curve if you haven't worked with it before. Adding devices or services requires reloading the config or restarting the service. Would like for this to be more dynamic. It seems that most of the new development is going towards Nagios XI(paid enterprise version) rather than the opensource nagios. Would like to see some of the newer ideas in Icinga and/or MK livestaus integrated into opensource nagios.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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it_user3870Senior Manager of Engineering with 1,001-5,000 employees
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The UI isn't slow, it would only be slow if the underlining OS hasn't been giving a descent amount of resources.

Yes learning Nagios is difficult but once you learn its full potential, I'm sure anyone will benefit from what Nagios has to offer.

If you integrate nagios into software/apps such as Centreon or NagioSQL then dynamic monitoring can be achieved.

I think its a brilliant piece of kit, once you know what its capable of you can customise it to your needs and also for free.

Wissam

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