is http simple check a real http check ?

[ghoz]

Hi all
I'm wondering if the simple check htttp,<port> is realy an http check or just a 'port open' check...

Out of curiosity I tested using another open port , the check keeps returning 'http is UP' , the only problem is that the tested port is a TSE port

I guess I have to use a web scenario in order to realy check the web server, but if this is the case, what other simple checks are not realy services check ?

do they realy the service or just check for open port ? I have to say it's a bit disapointing

How do you guys test that a service is realy anwering and not just stuck there ? External checks with retrofitted nagios / whatever checks ?


Thanks in advance

[wikisb]

Hi Ghoz!!
i was wondering the same thing a couple of weeks ago, i suppose you solved this issue. in case you didn't have a look at this:

http://www.zabbix.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22377