Check ping and alert when ping > 0 ?

[alientm]

Hello. I'm new user of Zabbix.
I want to check whether the host been launched and stay informed when the ping > 0 (host is now alive).
Should I use Template ICMP Ping ? But as in this case ?

[iakonk]

Hello,
you have two ways check monitored host:
1) Use Zabbix agent bult-in item "icmpping[,3]", create trigger for it "{Template:icmpping[,3].last(0)}=0". This trigger will fire an issue if ALL thee packets sent to the host are lost. Zabbix uses fping util for this item. icmpping returns 0 if all packet sent to host are lost, and return 1 if even from number packets is OK.
This option requires additional configuration on the hosts: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3...W7Lo-yF7ln_dHQ

2) Use user parameter for agent in /etc/zabbix/zabbix_agentd.conf on all servers:
UserParameter=ping[*], ping -c3 $$1 (some check should be done, like echo $?, so this parameter return 0 or 1),
On zabbix server side create item for each host with key: ping[hostname]. And configure trigger

[bullmike]

Use Template ICMP Ping

I would attach the ICMP Ping template as it is agentless and modify the ping fail trigger to 'High' and create an action that will alert you via email.

[alientm]

Tenx for reply.

I forgot to add that the host is not pc (can't install agent).
I want to receive notification when the backup link in my IPS is up and i thinking that ping is a good option.

[bullmike]

Well the ICMP Ping Template is Agentless (no agent required) so it would be perfect for your situation. As for being notified, I think it is safe to assume the link is up if it isn't down so what I said would work perfectly for you.