Clients reporting data to more than one zabbix server?

[tcweb]

Good day,

I see that I can configure more than one zabbix server in the client config file.
For a reasonably small environment (say 200-300 hosts), is it possible to have all hosts reporting to TWO zabbix servers, one at a primary site, one at a DR site?
This would add some traffic for sure, but would also eliminate the need for database replication (we use mysql)

I also understand that each zabbix server would be maintained separately, meaning any changes would have to be done manually on each server.

Is this a bad idea to even consider?

I would be OK with the fact that each zabbix server may not always have identical data...just looking to be able to continue monitoring if something happened to the primary server, OR to the primary site.

Thank you for your feedback,

-Tom

[cyber]

You answered by yourself.. If you are ok with all that, then yes, it is possible.

[tcweb]

Can I ask the next logical question: would it put more load on each agent (each monitored host)? Or is it a case of "any outbound data gets sent to each zabbix server in the list"

Thank you.

[cyber]

From agent perspective, it does not matter if it monitors 5 items for 2 servers or 10 items for 1 server..
But does it send all to all ... hmm.. thats a question... I would assume not, but I would not bet on it right now...