System Configuration
Initial Setup
Upon the initial login to Nagios XI, you will be asked to configure a few basic system settings, such as the
administrator password and the internal URL of the web interface. The following tutorial video will demonstrate the
initial setup steps for Nagios XI.
Nagios XI Web Interface Setup Guide
Once the initial system configuration is complete, any of these options can be re-configured
by accessing the Admin panel, under the System Configuration menu,
which is located on the left side of the interface.
General Program Options
To configure general settings for the Nagios XI interface, login as the administrator and select the
Admin link on the top menu bar. This will bring up the Admin dashboard, along with
all of the administrative links on the left menu. To access any of the general program options, select
the appropriate link under the System Configuration menu on the left side of the page.
Changing The XI System Time
This document describes how to change the system date, time, and timezone on the Nagios XI virtual machine, or a physical server running CentOS.
It is intended for use by Nagios XI Administrators.
Changing The XI System Time
Email Settings
Modify the settings used by your Nagios XI system for sending email alerts and informational messages.
Note: Mail messages may fail to be delivered if your XI server does not have a valid DNS name.
Setting SMS Alerts in Nagios XI
This document describes how to setup SMS alerts and how to manage mobile carriers in Nagios XI.
Setting SMS Alerts in Nagios XI
MultiTech iSMS Integration With Nagios XI
This document describes how to integrate the Multi-Tech iSMS GSM modem with Nagios XI. The iSMS provides out-of-band (OOB) SMS notifications
for Nagios XI, thereby increasing the reliability and dependability of receiving critical alerts and notifications.
MultiTech iSMS Integration With Nagios XI
XI Notification Escalations
This document describes how to setup host and service escalations in Nagios XI.
XI Notification Escalations
XI Details Overview
This document explains how to utilize the different features of the Details menu in the Nagios XI interface. This document is intended for use by
both Nagios Administrators and Users.
XI Details Overview
Understanding And Using XI Dashboards
Dashboards are a powerful feature of Nagios XI designed to provide individual users with customized information they find useful. Dashboards are
often used to display important, relevant information where it is needed most. Dashboards are specific to individual Nagios XI users. Each user can
create their own unique set of dashboards to customize Nagios XI to fit their needs. This document describes Nagios XI dashboards, what they can be
used for, and how they can be managed.
Understanding And Using XI Dashboards
Understanding And Using Nagios XI Views
Views are designed to provide individual users with quick access to Nagios XI pages and external websites they find useful. They are often used
by network administrators who wish to display important information on wall monitors in network operations centers (NOCs) or public locations. This
document describes Nagios XI views, what they are used for, and how they can be managed.
Understanding And Using XI Views
Customizing The XI Landing Page
This document describes how to customize the landing page ("home page") that users see when the login to Nagios XI. The home page modification
component allows administrators to customize the landing page and (optionally) allow end-user to override global defaults and configure their
own landing page.
Customizing The XI Landing Page
Security Credentials
Use this form to reset various internal security credentials used by your XI system.
This is an important step to ensure your XI system does not use default passwords or tokens,
which may leave it open to a security breach.
The Component credentials are used to manage various aspects of the XI system. Remember these passwords!
The Sub-System Credentials are only used internally by the XI system. You do not need to remember them.
License Settings
The License Information page allows you to update and view your current licensing information for Nagios XI.
Activating Your Nagios XI License
This document describes how to activate your Nagios XI license key. License activation is required for Nagios XI 2011.
Activating Your Nagios XI License
