For decades, PHP has powered the web using a simple model: process a request, send a response, then shut down. This model, especially in the form of CGI and PHP-FPM, is easy to understand but...
Beyond PHP-FPM: Modern PHP Application Servers
For decades, PHP has powered the web using a simple model: process a request, send a response, then shut down. This model, especially in the form of CGI and PHP-FPM, is easy to understand but...
IPL: How to create lists with ipl-web
In my previous blog post, I explained how to build lists using ipl-web widgets. That method will soon be deprecated due to its complexity. With the recent ipl-web release, we have introduced a simpler and more flexible approach to building lists, using a lightweight...
Icinga 2 DSL – Variable Scopes
Ever wondered how Icinga 2 manages all those variables, and how it knows which one to use? In this blog post, we will explore all the different variable scopes in Icinga 2, and by the end, you will know what this mysterious error message means when you see it in your...
Releasing Icinga 2 v2.14.4, 2.13.11
Icinga 2 version 2.14.4 and 2.13.11 have been released today. These releases address issues in both Icinga 2 itself and when used together with Icinga DB. They are available both as code - v2.14.4, v2.13.11 - and packaged. Changes in v2.14.4 This bugfix release is...
Looking for a Nagios Alternative? Discover Icinga for Open Source Monitoring!
Nagios has been a cornerstone in network monitoring for years. However, modern IT infrastructures demand more and IT professionals are seeking for a Nagios alternative: better scalability, seamless automation, and advanced integration capabilities. That’s where Icinga...
Women in Tech: My Journey at Icinga
Four years ago I joined Icinga. Back then, everything was new to me: a new team, a new industry, and an exciting challenge. Today, four years later, I look back on an incredible, inspiring journey – one that has taught me so much, both professionally and personally,...
Understanding Observability, Monitoring, and Telemetry Differences
Defining the Terms: Observability, Monitoring, and Telemetry In the realm of IT infrastructure, understanding observability, monitoring, and telemetry is crucial. Each plays a distinct role in system management. While they interconnect, their specific functions...
Monitoring the Monitoring: Demystifying the Icinga DB Health Check
In this post we will take a look at the icingadb check command built into Icinga 2 for monitoring the health of Icinga DB. If you have already configured it, this blog post will give you some insights on what it actually checks, otherwise, it showcases what useful...
Meet the Icinga Team in Ghent!
We invite you to join Icinga COO Blerim Sheqa and our developers for the Icinga Meetup in Ghent (Belgium) on February 5, 2025. This event is part of Config Management Camp 2025 and represents a great opportunity to connect with the Icinga community, learn about the...
Releasing Icinga DB v1.2.1
Today we are releasing a new version of Icinga DB, version 1.2.1, a maintenance release that addresses HA issues and includes a number of other fixes. Most prominent, crashes caused by an invalid HA state were investigated and fixed mainly by the following changes....
Releasing Icinga Director v1.11.3
We are happy to announce the release of Icinga Director version 1.11.3. This release addresses few important bug fixes making Icinga Director more stable. You can find all issues related to this release on our Roadmap. UI This update resolves several errors caused in...
Icinga Notifications – How to Set Up Desktop Alerts
We recently released the beta version of our Notification Web Module, which includes a cool feature that is not yet known to everyone. We named it Desktop Notifications (Browser Push Notifications). With this feature enabled, your browser can send you instant...
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