Atera’s Proactive Linux Monitoring: Configuring SNMP & Agent-Based Monitoring.
Introduction
Keeping an eye on your Linux systems is important because all applications and DB depend on them. Atera, a useful IT management platform, helps a lot by using two strong methods to watch over things: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and agent-based monitoring. It helps to keep your Linux machines running well by spotting and stopping problems before they turn into major issues.
Atera collects crucial data from your Linux systems, with SNMP that allows Atera to communicate with your devices, and OIDs act as unique identifiers for specific data points. System alerts appear in the Atera console can be directed to key team members by email, collaboration platform messages, or SMS.
This blog is all about making this process easy for you. We’ll walk through setting up SNMP and agent-based monitoring with Atera for your Linux systems. Let’s dive into the simple steps to configure SNMP and agent-based monitoring with Atera and keep your Linux systems running smoothly.
Why Use Atera for Linux Monitoring
- Comprehensive View, Seamless Control. Monitor all your devices from a single pane of web console or app, regardless of their location, Grouping and filtering.
- Automate routine tasks. Schedule scripts and actions to automatically resolve common problems, Alert-Triggered Actions freeing up your time for more strategic work.
- All-in-One IT Management: Atera unifies IT management tasks with user-friendly RMM(Remote Monitoring and Management) ex: Remote Access, File Management.
- Flexibility and Ease: Atera empowers you to choose the monitoring approach that fits your needs. ex: SNMP, Agent Based or Hybrid Approach.
Mapping Devices in Atera for Linux Monitoring:
Configure SNMP Based Monitoring
Steps to configure SNMP on a Linux device.
- Install the SNMP Agent:
- package manager to install the net-snmp package.
- Edit the Configuration File:
- Open the /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf file in a text editor.
- Set the community string (typically rocommunity public)
- Start the SNMP Service:
- Start the SNMP daemon using a command like sudo systemctl start snmpd.
- Enable it to start automatically at boot: sudo systemctl enable snmpd.
With SNMP Configured in client instance
Log in to Atera’s web UI and add Linux device.
Login with security credentials
Navigate to New–>Monitored device–>SNMP as shown below
Atera WebUI Login page
Post Login
Will redirect to New Device – SNMP page as shown below
Fill in the fields:
- Enter the Device Name.
- Click the Customer dropdown menu to select the customer you wish to assign the device to.
- Select the Folder you wish to add the device to (optional).
- Select the Monitoring Agent from the dropdown list. This is the designated agent within the network that will monitor the SNMP device. Once selected, the online/offline status of the monitoring agent will be populated
- Enter the SNMP Device Hostname / IP Address.
- Select the Type of SNMP device from the dropdown menu–>Linux
- Set the port number of the device in the Port field–>161
- Select the Version number from the dropdown menu–>V2
- Enter the name of the Community String–>Public
Click Add.
The new SNMP device is added to the system. You are automatically diverted to the new SNMP device console page, where you can monitor and manage the device.
Configure Agent Based Monitoring
Click the Install agent button in the menu bar at the top of the screen, Redirect to Agent Installer
Agent Installer Page Appears–> Select LinuxOS –> Assign Agent –>Copy command from the download agent installer
Execute this command in the Linux Terminal to install Atera agent.
https://HelpdeskSupport******.servicedesk.atera.com/api/utils/AgentInstallScript/Linux/XXXXXXX?customerId=*” |
All done! In a few minutes, your Linux Agent will appear in the Atera platform.
Conclusion
The combined strength of SNMP, providing a standardized protocol for monitoring, and Atera’s agent-based approach, ensures a comprehensive and tailored monitoring solution. This synergy allows you to navigate the complexities of your Linux instances with ease, fostering a proactive IT management strategy.
Scripting capabilities to automate routine tasks and customize your monitoring experience.
Atera’s key strengths lies in its provision of a unified monitoring experience. Through a centralized dashboard.
Whether in the office or on the go control and monitor Linux instances via a web interface empowers IT teams to address issues promptly and maintain an optimal operational environment.
