############################################################################### # PRINTER.CFG - SAMPLE CONFIG FILE FOR MONITORING A NETWORK PRINTER # # # NOTES: This config file assumes that you are using the sample configuration # files that get installed with the Nagios quickstart guide. # ############################################################################### ############################################################################### # # HOST DEFINITIONS # ############################################################################### # Define a host for the printer we'll be monitoring # Change the host_name, alias, and address to fit your situation define host { use generic-printer ; Inherit default values from a template host_name hplj2605dn ; The name we're giving to this printer alias HP LaserJet 2605dn ; A longer name associated with the printer address 192.168.1.30 ; IP address of the printer hostgroups network-printers ; Host groups this printer is associated with } ############################################################################### # # HOST GROUP DEFINITIONS # ############################################################################### # A hostgroup for network printers define hostgroup { hostgroup_name network-printers ; The name of the hostgroup alias Network Printers ; Long name of the group } ############################################################################### # # SERVICE DEFINITIONS # ############################################################################### # Create a service for monitoring the status of the printer # Change the host_name to match the name of the host you defined above # If the printer has an SNMP community string other than "public", # change the check_command directive to reflect that define service { use generic-service ; Inherit values from a template host_name hplj2605dn ; The name of the host the service is associated with service_description Printer Status ; The service description check_command check_hpjd!-C public ; The command used to monitor the service check_interval 10 ; Check the service every 10 minutes under normal conditions retry_interval 1 ; Re-check the service every minute until its final/hard state is determined } # Create a service for "pinging" the printer occasionally. # Useful for monitoring RTA, packet loss, etc. define service { use generic-service host_name hplj2605dn service_description PING check_command check_ping!3000.0,80%!5000.0,100% check_interval 10 retry_interval 1 }