network traffic monitoring
list Kris Springer
How do I add SNMP network traffic graphs into xymon? Back in the old days with BB I used MRTG but I haven't had much luck getting it to work with xymon for some reason. Is there a built in traffic monitor in xymon? I'm not seeing it in any man pages or google searches. Thank you. *Kris Springer*
list Josh Luthman
It'll do interfaces from the client. If you want to do SNMP you must use Devmon. Josh Luthman Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Direct: XXX-XXX-XXXX XXXX Wayne St Suite XXXX Troy, OH XXXXX
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On Nov 30, 2013 7:30 PM, "Kris Springer" <user-c2caa0a7a8d5@xymon.invalid> wrote:
How do I add SNMP network traffic graphs into xymon? Back in the old days with BB I used MRTG but I haven't had much luck getting it to work with xymon for some reason. Is there a built in traffic monitor in xymon? I'm not seeing it in any man pages or google searches. Thank you. *Kris Springer*
list Scot Kreienkamp
Not true. Xymon will natively pick up any data files generated by MRTG and graph them. You must create a config file for MRTG and have it generate and maintain the RRD data files, then Xymon will pick them up and graph them in the trends page. Look for MRTG integration with Xymon. It's very easy to do.
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From: Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 7:33 PM
To: Kris Springer
Cc: Xymon MailingList
Subject: Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring
It'll do interfaces from the client. If you want to do SNMP you must use Devmon.
Josh Luthman
Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Direct: XXX-XXX-XXXX
XXXX Wayne St
Suite XXXX
Troy, OH XXXXX
On Nov 30, 2013 7:30 PM, "Kris Springer" <user-c2caa0a7a8d5@xymon.invalid<mailto:user-c2caa0a7a8d5@xymon.invalid>> wrote:
How do I add SNMP network traffic graphs into xymon? Back in the old days with BB I used MRTG but I haven't had much luck getting it to work with xymon for some reason. Is there a built in traffic monitor in xymon? I'm not seeing it in any man pages or google searches.
Thank you.
Kris Springer
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How do I add SNMP network traffic graphs into xymon? Back in the old days with BB I used MRTG but I haven't had much luck getting it to work with xymon for some reason. Is there a built in traffic monitor in xymon? I'm not seeing it in any man pages or google searches.
Kris: Graphs for network traffic are already in place in the trends section. Toward the bottom of that page, you should see two graphs...one for "TCP/IP statistics" (packets per second) and one for "Network Traffic" (kilo/megabits per second). Both have the same drill-down options as any other graph on that page. Will these suffice? -- Mike Burger http://www.bubbanfriends.org "It's always suicide-mission this, save-the-planet that. No one ever just stops by to say 'hi' anymore." --Colonel Jack O'Neill, SG1
list Kris Springer
That's great for the monitoring server, but I want it for all the network devices and servers that I'm monitoring. I'm going to get 'devmon' going and see if that will work for us. Thank you. *Kris Springer*
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On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 5:06 AM, Mike Burger <user-cc5c6e80f4c5@xymon.invalid>wrote:
How do I add SNMP network traffic graphs into xymon? Back in the old days with BB I used MRTG but I haven't had much luck getting it to work with xymon for some reason. Is there a built in traffic monitor in xymon?I'mnot seeing it in any man pages or google searches.Kris: Graphs for network traffic are already in place in the trends section. Toward the bottom of that page, you should see two graphs...one for "TCP/IP statistics" (packets per second) and one for "Network Traffic" (kilo/megabits per second). Both have the same drill-down options as any other graph on that page. Will these suffice? -- Mike Burger http://www.bubbanfriends.org "It's always suicide-mission this, save-the-planet that. No one ever just stops by to say 'hi' anymore." --Colonel Jack O'Neill, SG1
list Kris Springer
Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I don't know which paths to edit to make it work. Even if I do get it running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I have no idea about. Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that? Thank you. *Kris Springer* *=======================* On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM, W.J.M. Nelis <user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid> wrote:
Hello,
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That's great for the monitoring server, but I want it for all the
network devices and servers that I'm monitoring. I'm going to get 'devmon'
going and see if that will work for us.
When installing Devmon, consider installing the patches on the SourceForge
Devmon page as well. Although the latest svn version dates of last
September, a number of improvements (patches) submitted in the last two
years are not yet included in the distribution version of Devmon.
Kind regards,
Wim Nelis.
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Am 06.12.2013 08:58, schrieb Kris Springer:
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MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that?
why not integrate mrtg graphs in xymon ? http://xymon.sourceforge.net/xymon/help/xymon-mrtg.html Best Regards MfG Robert Schetterer -- [*] sys4 AG http://sys4.de, +49 (89) 30 90 46 64 Franziskanerstraße 15, 81669 München Sitz der Gesellschaft: München, Amtsgericht München: HRB 199263 Vorstand: Patrick Ben Koetter, Axel von der Ohe, Marc Schiffbauer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Florian Kirstein
list W.J.M. Nelis
Hello,
Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I don't know which paths to edit to make it work. Even if I do get it running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I have no idea about. Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that?
Included with Devmon is a rather large set of templates, one template for one type of device. Do you have them installed / available as well?
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Wim Nelis.
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list Scot Kreienkamp
MRTG is easy to integrate with Xymon.... I had mine setup and running in less than five minutes since my distro had an MRTG RPM readily available. Not trying to say anything against Devmon but the MRTG integration is a no brainer. I would say go back to that if you think it will do what you want.
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From: Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com] On Behalf Of Kris Springer Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:58 AM To: W.J.M. Nelis; Xymon MailingList Subject: Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I don't know which paths to edit to make it work. Even if I do get it running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I have no idea about. Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that? Thank you. Kris Springer ======================= On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM, W.J.M. Nelis <user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid<mailto:user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid>> wrote: Hello, That's great for the monitoring server, but I want it for all the network devices and servers that I'm monitoring. I'm going to get 'devmon' going and see if that will work for us. When installing Devmon, consider installing the patches on the SourceForge Devmon page as well. Although the latest svn version dates of last September, a number of improvements (patches) submitted in the last two years are not yet included in the distribution version of Devmon. Kind regards, Wim Nelis. The NLR disclaimer is valid for NLR e-mail messages. This message is only meant for providing information. Nothing in this e-mail message amounts to a contractual or legal commitment on the part of the sender. This message may contain information that is not intended for you. If you are not the addressee or if this message was sent to you by mistake, you are requested to inform the sender and delete the message. Sender accepts no liability for damage of any kind resulting from the risks inherent in the electronic transmission of messages. Scot Kreienkamp | Senior Systems Engineer | La-Z-Boy Incorporated (r) XXXX North Telegraph Road | Monroe, Michigan 48162 | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/phone.png] XXX-XXX-XXXX | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/fax.png] | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/email.png] user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid<mailto:user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid> [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/website.png] www.la-z-boy.com<http://www.la-z-boy.com/>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/facebook.png] facebook.com/lazboy<http://www.facebook.com/lazboy>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/twitter.png] twitter.com/lazboy<http://www.twitter.com/lazboy>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/youtube.png] youtube.com/lazboy <http://www.youtube.com/lazboy>; [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/lzblogo.png] This message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain privileged, confidential information which is exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that you are strictly prohibited from disseminating or distributing this information (other than to the intended recipient) or copying this information. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail or by telephone at the above number. Thank you.
list W.J.M. Nelis
Hello,
MRTG is easy to integrate with Xymon.... I had mine setup and running in less than five minutes since my distro had an MRTG RPM readily available. Not trying to say anything against Devmon but the MRTG integration is a no brainer. I would say go back to that if you think it will do what you want.
MRTG will monitor throughput only. One can tweak MRTG to measure two other things in stead of input and output, but the options are limited compared to Devmon. Thus if one wants to monitor only throughput, MRTG will do well. If one wants to monitor a number of other parameters as well, for instance temperature, memory utilisation or stack status, Devmon is a better option. Regards, Wim Nelis.
*From:*Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com] *On Behalf Of *Kris Springer
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*Sent:* Friday, December 06, 2013 2:58 AM
*To:* W.J.M. Nelis; Xymon MailingList
*Subject:* Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring
Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I don't know which paths to edit to make it work. Even if I do get it running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I have no idea about. Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that?
Thank you.
*Kris Springer*
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On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM, W.J.M. Nelis <user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid <mailto:user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid>> wrote:
Hello,
That's great for the monitoring server, but I want it for all the
network devices and servers that I'm monitoring. I'm going to get
'devmon' going and see if that will work for us.
When installing Devmon, consider installing the patches on the SourceForge Devmon page as well. Although the latest svn version dates of last September, a number of improvements (patches) submitted in the last two years are not yet included in the distribution version of Devmon.
Kind regards,
Wim Nelis.
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list Jerald Sheets
Kris, I'm a 20-year admin and it took a lot of research into MIBs, MIB data, writing my own wrappers and the like to get mine working. It definitely required some work, and there are no simple documentation efforts out there for DEVMON. If there is, I'm going to be pissed because I asked for it on this very list! :-D --jms --- Jerald M. Sheets jr.
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On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 9:10 AM, W.J.M. Nelis <user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid> wrote:
Hello, MRTG is easy to integrate with Xymon…. I had mine setup and running in less than five minutes since my distro had an MRTG RPM readily available. Not trying to say anything against Devmon but the MRTG integration is a no brainer. I would say go back to that if you think it will do what you want. MRTG will monitor throughput only. One can tweak MRTG to measure two other things in stead of input and output, but the options are limited compared to Devmon. Thus if one wants to monitor only throughput, MRTG will do well. If one wants to monitor a number of other parameters as well, for instance temperature, memory utilisation or stack status, Devmon is a better option. Regards, Wim Nelis.
*From:* Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com <xymon-bounces at xymon.com>] *On
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Behalf Of *Kris Springer
*Sent:* Friday, December 06, 2013 2:58 AM
*To:* W.J.M. Nelis; Xymon MailingList
*Subject:* Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring
Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I
installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not
adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's
got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I
don't know which paths to edit to make it work. Even if I do get it
running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I
have no idea about. Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought
I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require
OID's. Should I just go back to that?
Thank you.
*Kris Springer*
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On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM, W.J.M. Nelis <user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid> wrote:
Hello,
That's great for the monitoring server, but I want it for all the
network devices and servers that I'm monitoring. I'm going to get 'devmon'
going and see if that will work for us.
When installing Devmon, consider installing the patches on the SourceForge
Devmon page as well. Although the latest svn version dates of last
September, a number of improvements (patches) submitted in the last two
years are not yet included in the distribution version of Devmon.
Kind regards,
Wim Nelis.
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list Scot Kreienkamp
MRTG has the ability to monitor much more than just throughput. MRTG will collect and graph any number of variables (up to 4 I believe, I've never tried more than two) that can be collected by SNMP or scripts. I have used it to monitor temperature, CPU load, length in minutes of daylight during the day, and several other things as well as throughput over the years I've used it. I've also used RRDTool directly to monitor and maintain graphs of various things when MRTG didn't allow enough variables in a single graph or if I wanted more control over the process. The bottom line is both MRTG and Devmon will work, as well as doing something directly with RRDTool like I have if Kris cares to do that. I advocate for MRTG simply because I think setup/integration is easier with MRTG and Xymon.
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From: Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com] On Behalf Of W.J.M. Nelis Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 9:11 AM To: Xymon MailingList Subject: Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring Hello, MRTG is easy to integrate with Xymon.... I had mine setup and running in less than five minutes since my distro had an MRTG RPM readily available. Not trying to say anything against Devmon but the MRTG integration is a no brainer. I would say go back to that if you think it will do what you want. MRTG will monitor throughput only. One can tweak MRTG to measure two other things in stead of input and output, but the options are limited compared to Devmon. Thus if one wants to monitor only throughput, MRTG will do well. If one wants to monitor a number of other parameters as well, for instance temperature, memory utilisation or stack status, Devmon is a better option. Regards, Wim Nelis. From: Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com] On Behalf Of Kris Springer Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:58 AM To: W.J.M. Nelis; Xymon MailingList Subject: Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I don't know which paths to edit to make it work. Even if I do get it running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I have no idea about. Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that? Thank you. Kris Springer ======================= On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM, W.J.M. Nelis <user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid<mailto:user-6956df205d63@xymon.invalid>> wrote: Hello, That's great for the monitoring server, but I want it for all the network devices and servers that I'm monitoring. I'm going to get 'devmon' going and see if that will work for us. When installing Devmon, consider installing the patches on the SourceForge Devmon page as well. Although the latest svn version dates of last September, a number of improvements (patches) submitted in the last two years are not yet included in the distribution version of Devmon. Kind regards, Wim Nelis. The NLR disclaimer is valid for NLR e-mail messages. This message is only meant for providing information. Nothing in this e-mail message amounts to a contractual or legal commitment on the part of the sender. This message may contain information that is not intended for you. If you are not the addressee or if this message was sent to you by mistake, you are requested to inform the sender and delete the message. Sender accepts no liability for damage of any kind resulting from the risks inherent in the electronic transmission of messages. Scot Kreienkamp | Senior Systems Engineer | La-Z-Boy Incorporated (r) XXXX North Telegraph Road | Monroe, Michigan 48162 | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/phone.png] XXX-XXX-XXXX | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/fax.png] | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/email.png] user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid<mailto:user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid> [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/website.png] www.la-z-boy.com<http://www.la-z-boy.com/>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/facebook.png] facebook.com/lazboy<http://www.facebook.com/lazboy>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/twitter.png] twitter.com/lazboy<http://www.twitter.com/lazboy>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/youtube.png] youtube.com/lazboy <http://www.youtube.com/lazboy>; [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/lzblogo.png] This message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain privileged, confidential information which is exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that you are strictly prohibited from disseminating or distributing this information (other than to the intended recipient) or copying this information. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail or by telephone at the above number. Thank you.
list Mark Felder
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On Dec 6, 2013, at 8:31, Scot Kreienkamp <user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid> wrote:
MRTG has the ability to monitor much more than just throughput. MRTG will collect and graph any number of variables (up to 4 I believe, I’ve never tried more than two) that can be collected by SNMP or scripts. I have used it to monitor temperature, CPU load, length in minutes of daylight during the day, and several other things as well as throughput over the years I’ve used it. I’ve also used RRDTool directly to monitor and maintain graphs of various things when MRTG didn’t allow enough variables in a single graph or if I wanted more control over the process. The bottom line is both MRTG and Devmon will work, as well as doing something directly with RRDTool like I have if Kris cares to do that. I advocate for MRTG simply because I think setup/integration is easier with MRTG and Xymon.
This may be true, but the MRTG integration cannot assist Xymon with sending *alerts* for things like:
- high cpu
- high memory
- high temp
- interface errors, discards, or collisions
- interface under a high load
- interface down, but administratively up
- power supply failure
- fan failure
- wrong number of route prefixes
These are all things devmon can have xymon alert you for, but MRTG can only graph them.
list Kris Springer
Yes, but all I'm interested in is the traffic graphing. I've got other things running for other alerts. With so much built-in funtionality in Xymon it surprises me that network device traffic graphing hasn't been just built-in yet. Thank you. *Kris Springer*
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On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Mark Felder <user-db141d317836@xymon.invalid> wrote:
On Dec 6, 2013, at 8:31, Scot Kreienkamp <user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid> wrote:MRTG has the ability to monitor much more than just throughput. MRTG will collect and graph any number of variables (up to 4 I believe, I’ve never tried more than two) that can be collected by SNMP or scripts. I have used it to monitor temperature, CPU load, length in minutes of daylight during the day, and several other things as well as throughput over the years I’ve used it. I’ve also used RRDTool directly to monitor and maintain graphs of various things when MRTG didn’t allow enough variables in a single graph or if I wanted more control over the process. The bottom line is both MRTG and Devmon will work, as well as doing something directly with RRDTool like I have if Kris cares to do that. I advocate for MRTG simply because I think setup/integration is easier withMRTG and Xymon. This may be true, but the MRTG integration cannot assist Xymon with sending *alerts* for things like: - high cpu - high memory - high temp - interface errors, discards, or collisions - interface under a high load - interface down, but administratively up - power supply failure - fan failure - wrong number of route prefixes These are all things devmon can have xymon alert you for, but MRTG can only graph them.
list Scot Kreienkamp
That is an excellent point, there is no alerting with the MRTG integration, nor the possibility of it as far as I'm aware. As for the rest, those are definite advantages that MRTG will never have. In my case I have no need of alerting so MRTG fits my environment very well.
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From: Mark Felder [mailto:user-db141d317836@xymon.invalid]
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 1:20 PM
To: Scot Kreienkamp
Cc: W.J.M. Nelis; Xymon MailingList
Subject: Re: [Xymon] network traffic monitoring
On Dec 6, 2013, at 8:31, Scot Kreienkamp <user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid> wrote:
MRTG has the ability to monitor much more than just throughput. MRTG will collect and graph any number of variables (up to 4 I believe, I’ve never tried more than two) that can be collected by SNMP or scripts. I have used it to monitor temperature, CPU load, length in minutes of daylight during the day, and several other things as well as throughput over the years I’ve used it. I’ve also used RRDTool directly to monitor and maintain graphs of various things when MRTG didn’t allow enough variables in a single graph or if I wanted more control over the process. The bottom line is both MRTG and Devmon will work, as well as doing something directly with RRDTool like I have if Kris cares to do that. I advocate for MRTG simply because I think setup/integration is easier with MRTG and Xymon.
This may be true, but the MRTG integration cannot assist Xymon with sending *alerts* for things like: - high cpu - high memory - high temp - interface errors, discards, or collisions - interface under a high load - interface down, but administratively up - power supply failure - fan failure - wrong number of route prefixes These are all things devmon can have xymon alert you for, but MRTG can only graph them. Scot Kreienkamp | Senior Systems Engineer | La-Z-Boy Incorporated ® XXXX North Telegraph Road | Monroe, Michigan 48162 | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/phone.png] XXX-XXX-XXXX | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/fax.png] | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/email.png] user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid<mailto:user-462cf0b6d846@xymon.invalid> [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/website.png] www.la-z-boy.com<http://www.la-z-boy.com/>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/facebook.png] facebook.com/lazboy<http://www.facebook.com/lazboy>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/twitter.png] twitter.com/lazboy<http://www.twitter.com/lazboy>; | [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/youtube.png] youtube.com/lazboy <http://www.youtube.com/lazboy>; [http://www.la-z-boy.com/images/emailsignature/lzblogo.png] This message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain privileged, confidential information which is exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that you are strictly prohibited from disseminating or distributing this information (other than to the intended recipient) or copying this information. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail or by telephone at the above number. Thank you.
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On Sunday 01 of December 2013 02:23:09 Scot Kreienkamp wrote:
Xymon will natively pick up any data files generated by MRTG and graph them.
Is collectd (http://collectd.org/) more useful may be ? -- Regards, Sergey
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On 6 December 2013 18:58, Kris Springer <user-c2caa0a7a8d5@xymon.invalid> wrote:
Does anyone have an easy installation guide for devmon on Ubuntu? I installed it and got the SNMP_Session perl stuff installed, but I'm not adept enough at linux or perl to get devmon to start for some reason. It's got a start script prebuilt for RedHat but that doesn't work for me and I don't know which paths to edit to make it work.
Here's an upstart config that Asif put together: http://improvise.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/run-devmon-using-upstart-script/
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Even if I do get it running it looks like I'll need some advanced configs with OID's that I have no idea about.
The devmon templates has the OIDs for the most common devices, and even some uncommon ones. It's not too difficult to craft up new ones, or extend existing ones.
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Devmon was suggested by previous posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. MRTG seems way easier than this and doesn't require OID's. Should I just go back to that?
Having used both, I think that devmon is easier to get up and running, unless you have experience with only MRTG. If all you want is interface in/out traffic and error rates, MRTG will do what you want. But you might be surprised by how much devmon gives you out of the box - once you have it up and running. I had a situation where a faulty power supply was detected immediately devmon started looking at it. Xymon has special code to handle devmon messages, so the Xymon/devmon integration is superior to MRTG in many cases. I'm happy to help if you want to persevere with devmon. J