Today, we are releasing security updates for Icinga 2 and Icinga DB Web fixing multiple security issues. Two of them allow authenticated API users to learn restricted information or crash Icinga 2....
Releasing Icinga 2 v2.15.1, 2.14.7 and 2.13.13 and Icinga DB Web v1.2.3 and 1.1.4
Today, we are releasing security updates for Icinga 2 and Icinga DB Web fixing multiple security issues. Two of them allow authenticated API users to learn restricted information or crash Icinga 2....
Nagios Alternatives: Why Icinga Is the Strongest Choice
Introduction Nagios has long been a trusted name in IT monitoring. Its plugin-based architecture and long-standing community have made it a stable choice for organizations of all sizes. However, IT infrastructures have changed dramatically in the last decade. With...
Enhanced Icinga 2 Container Images
As some of you might have already noticed, we recently gave our official Icinga 2 container image builds a complete overhaul. These new images are currently available only as snapshot builds but will replace the existing stable images with the next Icinga 2 v2.16.0...
Icinga for Windows without an Icinga 2 agent
I've already dropped a hint at this topic in a previous post of mine which reflected the history of Icinga on Windows: Icinga 2.14 will be able to directly speak to the PowerShell daemon REST API without even fork(2) or exec(3) for a subprocess (...). In fact this...
Effective Monitoring Strategy: 10 Tips for Success
As a software developer in training at Icinga, I've learned a lot about the nuances and importance of monitoring systems. Effective monitoring is critical for maintaining the health, performance and security of any infrastructure or application. Here are ten essential...
New Redis® open source server packages for Icinga DB
Finally, we are pleased to announce the availability of the new Redis®* open source server packages for Icinga DB for all supported distributions 🎉. You may have already noticed that we had some issues with the previous packages here and there, but we've been working...
Icinga and NetBox Labs Partner to Automate Network Monitoring
One of the major strengths of Icinga is its capability to integrate with many other tools to automate and scale IT infrastructure monitoring. Today, we're happy to announce the certification of an integration between Icinga and NetBox. The solution was developed over...
Thank You for an Amazing Icinga Summit 2024 in Berlin!
What an amazing two days we’ve had! The Icinga Summit 2024 in the heart of Berlin was a great success, and we are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed to making it happen. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was vibrant. The Kulturbrauerei Palais,...
Native Binaries with PHP
There is always a big debate about whether interpreted or compiled languages are more useful. I think it is important to look at the pros and cons. Both language types have their strengths and weaknesses. While interpreted languages are great for maintaining and...
Chart.js: Visualizing Data for Better Insights
In the field of data visualization, Chart.js is a popular JavaScript library used to make flexible and good-looking charts. It's simple and versatile, making it a great choice for many uses, including monitoring systems. This library ensures that charts display well...
Making Use of Previous State in Icinga2 Check Commands
When writing a custom check plugin for Icinga 2, there are situations where in addition to observing the current state of a system, taking the past into account as well can be helpful. A common case for this is when the data source provides counter values, i.e. values...
Icinga for your desktop
To be clear from the beginning, we won't make any desktop application things. But to compensate for that, we have another gift for you, that let's you express your love for Icinga or at least remind you of your favorite monitoring tool, when all your windows are...
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