Monitor Docker Containers with Nagios XI

In this project, we will set up Nagios XI on the Nagios server, Then will create and add docker containers in Nagios XI. And also, we will monitor our Docker container’s status and resource usage with Nagios XI,

What will you Learn in the Project Monitor Docker Containers with Nagios XI?

1. How to add Docker containers in Nagios XI?
2. How to monitor Docker containers using Nagios XI monitoring tool?

Tools Used

• AWS
• Infrastructure Monitoring Tool: Nagios XI
• Containerization Tool: Docker

Tasks Performed

As part of this project, we will be performing the following tasks:

Task-1:

a) Create 2  Ubuntu AWS EC2 Machine

b) Install Nagios XI on Nagios server

Task-2:

a) Download the NCPA package in your Docker server

b) Download the check_docker plugin in your Docker server

c) Create a Nagios user and then add that user under the docker group

d) Check your docker service

e) Access the application running inside the container