To successfully undertake training in the Nagios System & Network Monitoring course provided by Koenig Solutions, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, network protocols, and components (such as routers and switches).
• Familiarity with Linux operating system environments, as Nagios is commonly run on Linux.
• Fundamental knowledge of system administration tasks on Linux, such as installing software, managing services, and editing configuration files.
• Basic experience with command-line interfaces (CLI), as several tasks in Nagios configuration require the use of the command line.
• Awareness of network security principles and best practices.
• Some exposure to scripting (e.g., shell scripts) can be beneficial for understanding and creating Nagios plugins.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation upon which the course material can build. They are not meant to exclude interested learners but to ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content.

Target Audience for Nagios System & Network Monitoring

The Nagios System & Network Monitoring course is tailored for IT professionals focused on infrastructure monitoring and maintenance.

• Network Administrators
• System Administrators
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• DevOps Engineers
• Security Analysts
• Support Technicians
• IT Consultants
• Network Architects
• Operations Analysts
• Technical Support Engineers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Nagios System & Network Monitoring?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

Gain proficiency in Nagios, the leading tool for monitoring IT infrastructures, by mastering its installation, configuration, and usage for service and network health tracking.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand key terminology related to network monitoring and the specific lexicon used within Nagios.
• Learn the fundamentals of network security and how they apply to monitoring strategies.
• Explore various network monitoring tools, with a focus on Nagios and its capabilities.
• Install Nagios and manage its dependencies, ensuring a functional monitoring environment.
• Configure Nagios to effectively monitor network devices, services, and local resources, utilizing host and service checks.
• Define and manage hostgroups, servicegroups, contacts, and contact groups for organized and efficient notification workflows.
• Set up notifications and alerts, scheduling them appropriately to manage downtime and system flaps.
• Utilize event handlers and runtime modifications to adapt Nagios parameters for dynamic network conditions.
• Install and configure the Nagios Remote Plugin Executor (NRPE) to monitor remote system resources.
• Develop an understanding of Nagios plugins, including basic scripting for custom checks, and the use of NSClient++ for monitoring Windows environments.