Using LLD on templates
Now, let's get started on my favorite part of template creation: LLD. I think this is one of the most powerful and most used parts of Zabbix.
Getting ready
To get ready for this recipe, you will need your Zabbix server, the SNMP-monitored host from the previous recipes, and our template from the previous recipe.
A working knowledge of the SNMP tree structure is also recommended. So, make sure to read the Working with SNMP monitoring recipe in Chapter 2, Setting up Zabbix Monitoring, thoroughly.
How to do it…
- Let's get started by navigating to Configuration | Templates and selecting our Template OS Linux by SNMPvX template.
- Now, go to Discovery rules, and in the top-right corner, click Create discovery rule. This will lead you to the LLD creation page:
Figure 4.25 – Zabbix LLD creation page, empty
Now, we will be making a discovery rule to discover our interfaces on the Linux host. The Linux SNMP tree for interfaces...
