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Project Overview

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Know what's good

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Teaches system monitoring using Nagios, a popular tool in industry

Focuses on monitoring fundamentals, which are essential for system administrators

Highly practical, with a hands-on project that reinforces learning

Provides a clear overview of Nagios and its functionalities

Taught by experienced instructors with a strong reputation in system monitoring

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in DevOps monitoring with Nagios: Configure Nagios in AWS EC2 with these activities:

Host a Nagios Study Group

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Foster collaboration and reinforce your Nagios knowledge by hosting a study group with peers, facilitating discussions, sharing insights, and working together to solve monitoring challenges.

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Gather a group of interested individuals who want to enhance their Nagios skills.
Plan regular meetings and establish clear goals for each session.
Take turns presenting on specific Nagios topics, leading discussions, and sharing case studies.

Practice Nagios Command-line Commands

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Familiarize yourself with the Nagios command-line interface and its various commands to effectively monitor and troubleshoot systems.

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Install and configure Nagios on a test system.
Practice using commands like 'nagios -v', 'nagios -l', and 'nagios -d' to gather information and debug issues.
Experiment with 'nagios -c' to check configuration files for errors.

Mentor Junior Professionals in Nagios

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Contribute to the Nagios community by mentoring junior professionals, sharing your knowledge, and guiding them in their monitoring journey, fostering their professional growth and expertise.

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Identify opportunities to connect with junior professionals in Nagios through online forums or networking events.
Offer guidance and support on Nagios implementation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Provide constructive feedback and encourage professional development.

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Career center

Learners who complete DevOps monitoring with Nagios: Configure Nagios in AWS EC2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of DevOps processes and tools. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for DevOps engineers to effectively monitor and manage their infrastructure. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for DevOps Engineer roles.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for SREs to effectively monitor and manage their infrastructure. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for SRE roles.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cloud-based infrastructure. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for Cloud Engineers to effectively monitor and manage their cloud-based infrastructure. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for Cloud Engineer roles.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for Network Engineers to effectively monitor and manage their networks. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for Network Engineer roles.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex systems. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for Systems Engineers to effectively monitor and manage their systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for Systems Engineer roles.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for Security Engineers to effectively monitor and manage their security systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for Security Engineer roles.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for DBAs to effectively monitor and manage their databases. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for DBA roles.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Nagios, a popular open-source monitoring tool, which is essential for IT Managers to effectively monitor and manage their IT systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, you will gain valuable skills that will make you a more competitive candidate for IT Manager roles.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their software systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Software Engineers can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their data pipelines. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Data Scientists can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for the analysis of business processes and systems. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their business processes. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Business Analysts can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of projects. This course may be useful for Project Managers who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their projects. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Project Managers can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

A Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for the testing and verification of software systems. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their software systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Quality Assurance Analysts can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation. This course may be useful for Technical Writers who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their technical systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Technical Writers can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Help Desk Technician

A Help Desk Technician is responsible for providing technical support to users. This course may be useful for Help Desk Technicians who want to learn how to use Nagios to monitor their help desk systems. By learning how to configure and use Nagios, Help Desk Technicians can gain valuable skills that will make them more effective in their roles.

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Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in DevOps monitoring with Nagios: Configure Nagios in AWS EC2.

Nagios, 2nd Edition

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Pertains directly to this course as it provides a deep dive into the configuration, customization, and use of the Nagios monitoring system. It can serve as a valuable reference tool throughout the course and beyond.

Nagios, 2nd Edition: System and Network Monitoring

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Make Projects: Small Form Factor PCs

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For those new to Nagios, this book offers a comprehensive overview, making it an excellent starting point for learning about Nagios' capabilities and applications.

Make Projects: Small Form Factor PCs

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The Practice of System and Network Administration

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This classic book from O'Reilly Media covers a broad range of system and network administration topics, including monitoring. While it does not focus specifically on Nagios, it provides valuable insights into the principles and best practices of monitoring and system administration.

The Practice of System and Network Administration,...

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Practice of System and Network Administration, The:...

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Site Reliability Engineering

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From O'Reilly Media provides a comprehensive overview of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices at Google. While it does not cover Nagios specifically, it offers valuable insights into the broader context of monitoring and reliability in large-scale systems.

Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs...

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Observability Engineering

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From O'Reilly Media provides a comprehensive overview of observability engineering, a modern approach to monitoring and managing complex systems. While the course covers basic Nagios configuration, this book can offer a broader perspective on observability practices and principles.

Observability Engineering: Achieving Production...

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Observability Engineering

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The Practice of System and Network Administration

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Provides a broader perspective on system and network administration, including topics such as monitoring, automation, and incident response. It offers valuable insights and best practices that can enhance the effectiveness of Nagios-based monitoring solutions.

The Practice of System and Network Administration,...

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Practice of System and Network Administration, The:...

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High on a Windy Hill

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Offers guidance on incident management processes and best practices. It can be helpful for understanding how to effectively respond to and resolve incidents identified by Nagios monitoring systems.

High on a Windy Hill: The Story of the Prince of...

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