Zabbix Network Map Tutorial: Monitor Servers, Switches & Internet Connectivity
In this video I will show you how to create dynamic network maps in Zabbix to effectively monitoryour entire infrastructure, including servers, switches, and internet connectivity. This comprehensive tutorial guides you through adding hosts, configuring map elements, setting updynamic link indicators, and displaying real-time data directly on your map. Maximize your Zabbix monitoring capabilities and gain immediate visual insights into your network's health.
In this video:
Introduction to Zabbix network mapping and its benefits.
Overview of the network topology used in the tutorial.
How to add external hosts like Cloudflare for internet connectivity checks.
Step-by-step guide to creating a new Zabbix map.
Adding and configuring host elements (Cloudflare, pfSense, Windows Server) with custom labels and icons.
Creating dynamic links between map elements that change color based on host availability.
Displaying real-time data, such as ICMP ping values, directly on your map links.
Integrating your newly created network map into a Zabbix dashboard.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to Zabbix Network Maps
0:16 - Network Topology Overview
1:28 - Adding Cloudflare Host for Ping Checks
3:57 - Creating a New Zabbix Map
5:09 - Adding Cloudflare Element to the Map
7:07 - Adding pfSense Firewall to the Map
8:00 - Linking Cloudflare and pfSense with Dynamic Indicators
9:56 - Adding Windows Server to the Map
11:32 - Displaying Values on Map Links (e.g., Ping Time)
13:39 - Adding the Network Map to Your Zabbix Dashboard
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