With more than 1 million users worldwide, it has an active community that provides free support and. I already installed nagios and try to create a another user for web interface. Nagios users you dont have permission to access nagios on this server re. Remember, its always easier to gain root access through a system security hole if you have a local account on a box. Nagios xi is the most powerful and trusted infrastructure monitoring tool on the market. Server this forum is for the discussion of linux software used. Despite we gave the monitoringuser all permissions needed to execute this script. Permissions for individual users can be configured or changed when adding a new user account to nagios xi or editing an existing user on the manage users. The supplying me the data part isnt finished yet, but i just created some dummy files to test my side of things. Nagios provides complete monitoring of security logs and security data including access logs, audit logs, application logs, log files, event logs, service logs, and system logs on windows servers, linux servers, and unix servers. Creating user ids and passwords for the nagios core web interface. Depending on the distribution you are using, type in.
This document describes nagios xi user rights or permissions and how to effectively manage. Finally, we will add this user to apaches user account. A better solution may be to chgrp the file to apaches group and set the group read bit instead of making the file world readable. This document outlines how to fix permissions problems located under the usrlocalnagios and usrlocalnagiosxi. We have 2 support groups using xi, and the group i am in are the administrators of nagios. The partition was mounted with the suid option enabled. For instance, admins can configure the software so that stakeholders and clients can view only the infrastructure components specified for them. Hi i am new to here and looking for help on nagios. This document is intended for use by nagios log server administrators who need to create or modify users. Sorry i fixed my own problem just 3 mins after i post this thread. On the other hand, nagios xi bypasses the need for users to understand command line code with a userfriendly interface designed for nontechnical users. Nagios network, server and log monitoring software. By continuing to use this website you agree to the use of cookies. The nagios xi system will logout the user if their session expires without moving pages.
Managing users and their permissions is an important task for nagios administrators especially in multitenancy setups. Ad domain controller services check nagios exchange. This document provides supporting information that may be helpful in understanding default user rights and permissions in nagios xi. Limited permissions allow users to access objects they are normally allowed to see in the interface and edit them.
Nagios is an opensource network monitoring software that was released under the gpl license. Assuming you configured your web server as described in the quickstart guide, it should require that you authenticate before accessing the nagios core cgis. Powershell scripts must be allowed to run on the target computer powershell script execution policy. Automatically configure your incoming passive checks. I tried inserting the nagios user in the etcsudoers file as. With nagios log server, you get all of your log data in one location, with high availability and failover built right in. Failing to do so may allow normal users to control nagios through the external command file. Fixing global permissions in nagios xi nagios exchange. Managing permissions permissions for individual users can be configured or changed when adding a new user account to nagios xi or editing an existing user on the manage users page. Understanding nagios xi user rights users and contacts nagios xi users and contacts are closely related, although slightly different. User must have access to edit plugins or access to the nagios user on the server. Nagios is a monitoring tool that is used for continuous monitoring of system services, applications, and business processes. Server monitoring is made easy in nagios because of the flexibility to monitor your servers with both agentbased and agentless monitoring.
The default user id used to log in to the purepower integrated manager nagios core web interface is nagiosadmin and the password is passw0rd with a zero. Since the nagios server is allowed to talk to your servers and may be able to poke through your firewalls, allowing users access to your monitoring server can be a security risk. Is there any software that can do geometry optimization using machine learning. Your account does not have permissions to execute commands. Automated active directory user and group creation nagios. Grants the user permission to issue system commands in the web gui. Nagios support plans provide coverage for nagios users across the globe, allowing you access to expert knowledge no matter where youre located. This document describes nagios xi user rights or permissions and how to effectively manage permissions to ensure security and obtain a web interface tailored to various individuals needs.
This is more of a file permission issue for htpasswd. The highly awarded nagios core engine has been the defacto standard in network infrastructure monitoring for over a decade, providing unparalleled performance and flexibility, its no wonder we built nagios xi using nagios core as a fundamental core component. Instead of running the passive check wizard on what shows up in the unconfigured objects page, nagios xi can automatically add the incoming checks and start monitoring them in the interface right away. You should also have one user account nagiosadmin that can access the cgis. Considering that you will also need to activate tcpip remote connection and plain sql authentication for your nagios user to connect to the sql database, that could be a major security hole in your infrastructure if you do not properly lock the connections between your monitoring server. Understanding user permissions managing users and their permissions is an important task for nagios administrators especially in multitenancy setups. This means the software can accommodate multiple users and provides features so these users are easily managed. Nagios is known for being the best server monitoring software on the market. How to create another user for nagios web interface. Count number of terminal server sessions nagios exchange network. How to install nconf to manage nagios core unixmen. Overview nagios log server is a clustered application, it consists of one or more instances of nagios log server.
An authenticated user is an someone who has authenticated to the web server with a username and password and has been granted access to the nagios core web interface. Nagios offers monitoring and alerting services for servers, switches, applications and services. Nagios log server greatly simplifies the process of searching your log data. The parameter domain is the name of the domain if the user is a domain user, or the computername for a local user. If youve installed nagios on a publicmulti user machine, i would suggest setting more restrictive permissions on the external command file and using something like cgiwrap to run the cgis as a specific user.
The open source it monitoring solution that provides dependable monitoring to millions of users worldwide. Managing users and their permissions is an important task for nagios administrators especially in multi. How to allow a user in nagios to view the status of some servers, but not disableenable anything. Creating user ids and passwords for the nagios core web. When the api key is regenerated, the new one is returned in the response body. Most of the email entries in the nagios xi are contacts and not user accounts. Nconf is a php based webtool for configuring the nagios monitoring software. Hi all when i create a user who has permissions to view a subset of hosts, the legacy map shows this subset for this user but the new network map shows only the nagios process.
If i understand your question correctly you would like to add users to nagios that can only see. Understanding nagios xi user rights nagios enterprises. Nagios xi is an easytouse, complete it infrastructure monitoring application capable of monitoring your critical servers, network equipment, websites, services and applications and notifying you when problems occur. The files and information on this site are the property of their respective owners. Oct 16, 2019 docker container with installed and configured nagios software for exasol db monitoring. Disconnected user sessions are recognized as logged on users. Managing permissions permissions for individual users can be configured or changed when adding a new user account to nagios xi or editing an existing user on the manage users. I have a couple configurations in place and im trying to standardize the paths in my g. Nagios is a free and open source computer software application that monitors systems, networks and infrastructure.
An other thing that confuses me is the different file. More accounts can be created, or the password can be updated by using the command line. Oct 02, 2019 nagios core requires advanced technical resources to manage the organizations infrastructure monitoring setup, configuration, and daytoday tasks. Which in fact is correct, because with a disconnected session, the user is still logged on to the system. Introduction to linux a hands on guide this guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. Nagios network monitoring software is enterprise server monitoring brought to you by. Remote command execution as root vulnerability in nagios xis getprofile. Essentially, you can manage permissions by defining a contact that shares the name with a nagios core web interface user, then assigning that contact to their associated host and service objects an authenticated contact is an authenticated user whose username matches the short name of a contact definition. The industry standard in it infrastructure monitoring, nagios enterprises is the commercial arm of nagios software. Run a vbscript as an admin from itself nagios nsclient stack. Multiple support options customers have the flexibility of obtaining nagios support via email, our online ticket system, or phone.
Authentication and authorization in the cgis nagios core. All other servicemarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owner. Track users it needs, easily, and with only the features you need. I changed it to be readable by nagios user depends on your preference you can keep it owned by root and chmod it to make it readable by all or chown it such that its owned by nagios i just chmodded mine to make it readable and bingo it worked. Yes, also send me the sourceforge email newsletter regarding sourceforge news and resources concerning software development.
For the local machine, you can use localhost or a dot. Network analyzer seamlessly integrates with nagios, giving your team an invaluable ip based monitoring tool. Nagios core user permission view topic nagios support. An authenticated contact is an authenticated user whose username matches the short name of a contact definition. Even in case of any failure, nagios tool can alert the technical staff about the problem. The script runs when profiles are created via the profile component. Can a user be an admin, but still only see the hosts heshe is a contact for. Ad domain controller services check nagios exchange network. From what i am seeing i do not have any demo configs showing up anywhere i set the permissions for everythign in that directory to 775 what should the user and group be right now they are set to nagios group and user some people might have this set differently, but on my system all of the nagiosql files are owned by apache. Count number of terminal server sessions nagios exchange. Permissions on the file are 4750, owner is root, and group is nagios. Nagios the industry standard in it infrastructure monitoring. A brief guide for configuring nagios dzone performance.
Transitioning nagios xi to a new user nagios transitioning nagios xi to a new user is simple because of the nontechnical interface and ability to clone user permissions. Browse other questions tagged nagios authorization user permissions or ask your own question. Set the permissions on the nf to allow the user nagios by default to access the socket file. Nagios users you dont have permission to access nagios on this server.
How to allow a user in nagios to view the status of some servers, but. In case you are like me and new to linux you do that by. Complete enterprise grade network, server and log monitoring software. Must be authenticated user with access to auto discovery component. If i set myself as user, i cannot see the event log without coming in as nagiosadmin. To cut the long story short i have a little bit of issue setting up nagios xi notifications per user contact. Features comprehensive monitoring capabilities to monitor applications, services, operating systems, network protocols, system metrics and infrastructure components read more.
Permission denied when running nagios plugin server fault. As you define more contacts for receiving host and service notifications, youll most likely want to let them access the nagios. Nagios users cgi permissions it appears as though you do not have permission to view information for any of the hosts you requested. With over 5000 different addons available to monitor your servers, the community at the nagios exchange have left no stone unturned. Set up alerts to notify you when potential threats arise, or simply query your log data to quickly audit any system. There is no intention to create any legally binding contract or other binding. Millions of users and thousands of companies ranging from fortune 500s to small business owners trust nagios. An lowprivileged, authenticated user can force api key regeneration for any nagios xi user including admins. While this will certainly work, keep in mind that it will allow every user on the system to read your htpasswd file. Nagios exchange the official site for hundreds of communitycontributed nagios plugins, addons, extensions, enhancements, and more. Looks like either the execute permissions are improperly set on the script youre trying to run via ssh on the remote not nagios server, or the user that youve set up shared keys with doesnt have permission to run the command or script. This is a very nice plugin, but be warned that it will require sysadmin privileges on sql server to run. Users correspond to user accounts that are used to login to the nagios xi web interface a user is typically connected to a contact for the purposes of both enabling notifications and obtaining.
A guide to monitoring servers with nagios boolean world. It alerts users when things go wrong and alerts them a second time when the problem has been resolved. Nagios, the nagios logo, and nagios graphics are the servicemarks, trademarks, or registered trademarks owned by nagios enterprises. Nagios network monitoring software is enterprise server monitoring. Nagios is a powerful monitoring system that enables organizations to identify and resolve it infrastructure problems before they affect critical business processes. I have nrpe daemons running on all of my remote linux boxes. Track users it needs, easily, and with only the features. Log management software nagios log server download.
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