The need to adapt Zabbix maps to microservices architecture using regex.

[hakanozanlagan]

The names and keys of the items and triggers I created with discovery are constantly changing.
When creating a Zabbix map, we show data and alarms by selecting certain items and triggers. The discovered item disappears after a while and a new one is created. In this case, the map becomes meaningless.
If trigger and item selections in Zabbix maps can be selected with regex, this situation will be eliminated. This feature is absolutely necessary, especially in a world where microservice architecture is spreading so quickly.

[james589henry]

The names and keys of the items and triggers I created with discovery are constantly changing.
When creating a Zabbix map, we show data and alarms by selecting certain items and triggers. The discovered item disappears after a while and a new one is created. In this case, the map becomes meaningless.
If trigger and item selections in Zabbix maps can be selected with regex, this situation will be eliminated. This feature is absolutely necessary, especially in a world where microservice architecture is spreading so quickly.

Hello, hakanozanlagan,
Dynamic item and trigger names from discovery can break Zabbix maps, making regex-based selection essential. Supporting regex in map configuration would ensure resilience against name changes—especially critical in fast-evolving microservice environments. This feature would greatly enhance map stability and usability. Strongly worth implementing. kroger feedback

Best Regards,
James Henry

[hakanozanlagan]

Hello, hakanozanlagan,
Dynamic item and trigger names from discovery can break Zabbix maps, making regex-based selection essential. Supporting regex in map configuration would ensure resilience against name changes—especially critical in fast-evolving microservice environments. This feature would greatly enhance map stability and usability. Strongly worth implementing. kroger feedback

Best Regards,
James Henry

Definetly. For example, I create discoveries for monitoring Customer's Oracle Data. I cannot use item values in Maps because the items are dynamic.
I also made a development that monitors pods on Kubernetes. Discovered pods disappear after a while and the map becomes trash. However, mapping is very important in microservices architecture.
I can show data as graphs using regex on Grafana, but I cannot create a map on Zabbix because there is no regex support in labels or adding triggers.
I think Developers should definitely add this feature to Zabbix.

[cyber]

You can submit your feature requests here https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBXNEXT

[hakanozanlagan]

You can submit your feature requests here https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBXNEXT

hi Cyber,

I don't have permission to edit existing epics. Do I need to create a new epic?

[cyber]

You don't need to change any epics, just submit "change request".