Among all the other features that Zabbix can query directly is monitoring Java application servers using the Java Management Extensions (JMX) protocol. Actually, it's not just application servers—other server software written in Java can be monitored as well. Even standalone Java applications can be monitored, as the JMX framework does not have to be implemented by application developers—it is provided with Java. The main Zabbix daemons are written in C, but the JMX protocol is somewhat complicated, especially all the authorization and encryption methods. Thus, a separate component is used for JMX monitoring: the Zabbix Java gateway. This gateway runs as a separate process and queries JMX interfaces on behalf of Zabbix Server. In this chapter, we will set up the Java gateway and monitor a simple property on it.
Zabbix Network Monitoring - Second Edition
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Zabbix Network Monitoring - Second Edition
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Overview of this book
This book is a perfect starting point for monitoring with Zabbix. Even if you have never used a monitoring solution before, this book will get you up and running quickly, before guiding you into more sophisticated operations with ease. You'll soon feel in complete control of your network, ready to meet any challenges you might face.
Beginning with installation, you'll learn the basics of data collection before diving deeper to get to grips with native Zabbix agents and SNMP devices. You will also explore Zabbix's integrated functionality for monitoring Java application servers and VMware.
Beyond this, Zabbix Network Monitoring also covers notifications, permission management, system maintenance, and troubleshooting - so you can be confident that every potential challenge and task is under your control. If you're working with larger environments, you'll also be able to find out more about distributed data collection using Zabbix proxies.
Once you're confident and ready to put these concepts into practice, you'll find out how to optimize and improve performance. Troubleshooting network issues is vital for anyone working with Zabbix, so the book is also on hand to help you work through any technical snags and glitches you might face. Network monitoring doesn't have to be a chore - learn the tricks of the Zabbix trade and make sure you're network is performing for everyone who depends upon it.
Table of Contents (32 chapters)
Zabbix Network Monitoring Second Edition
Credits
About the Author
Acknowledgments
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Free Chapter
Getting Started with Zabbix
Getting Your First Notification
Monitoring with Zabbix Agents and Basic Protocols
Monitoring SNMP Devices
Managing Hosts, Users, and Permissions
Detecting Problems with Triggers
Acting upon Monitored Conditions
Simplifying Complex Configurations with Templates
Visualizing Data with Graphs and Maps
Visualizing Data with Screens and Slideshows
Advanced Item Monitoring
Automating Configuration
Monitoring Web Pages
Monitoring Windows
High-Level Business Service Monitoring
Monitoring IPMI Devices
Monitoring Java Applications
Monitoring VMware
Using Proxies to Monitor Remote Locations
Encrypting Zabbix Traffic
Working Closely with Data
Zabbix Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Being Part of the Community
Index
Customer Reviews