How to Configure Zabbix for external scripts/checks?

[nandu]

Hello,

I am using Zabbix 1.4.2 and I want to do an external check using a script I wrote. I have created a scripts directory where I have put this script. I modified the zabbix_server.conf and specified this directory as the value for the "ExternalScripts" variable and restarted the zabbix server.

Now, what additional configuration should I do on the web client in order to see the effects of running this script? i.e. Should I define an "Action" or "Trigger" or both?

I don't see any status info on the web page right now for this script.

Thanks,
Nandu

[Ilya_Nikitin]

Hello,

I am using Zabbix 1.4.2 and I want to do an external check using a script I wrote. I have created a scripts directory where I have put this script. I modified the zabbix_server.conf and specified this directory as the value for the "ExternalScripts" variable and restarted the zabbix server.

Now, what additional configuration should I do on the web client in order to see the effects of running this script? i.e. Should I define an "Action" or "Trigger" or both?

I don't see any status info on the web page right now for this script.

Thanks,
Nandu

Of cause you have to define All the parameters manually

[rts]

If you're looking essentially for a script to be executed when a trigger reports a problem, then have a look at the example on the Wiki: http://zabbix.com/wiki/doku.php?id=howto:smsapi Obviously you'd need to write your own script (which you've done), but it shows how to integrate it.

Perhaps you can update the wiki with your own experiences?