Creating graphs to access visual data

Graphs in Zabbix are a powerful tool to show what's going on with your collected data. You might have already found some graphs by using the Latest data page, but we can also create our own predefined graphs. In this recipe, we will go over doing just that.

Getting ready

Make sure to get your Zabbix server ready, along with a Linux host that we can monitor (with SNMP). If you have followed along with the recipes in Chapter 5, Building Your Own Structured Templates, you should already have created your own personal template.

Alternatively, download the templates here:

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Zabbix-6-IT-Infrastructure-Monitoring-Cookbook/tree/main/chapter6

If you are using the downloaded templates, download and import Template OS Linux uptime by SNMP first, and then Linux by SNMP. Importing a template can be done at Configuration | Templates by clicking the blue Import button in the top-right corner.

Make sure...