regexp function in trigger expression

[sspyrison]

Hello all,

Can anyone offer some working examples of regexp functions working within trigger expressions? Ideally, with actual regular expressions and not just strings?

Per my prior post, I kind of have it working with strings, spaces, and simple range of characters ( [(] for example ), but when add in things like .* things start to fail. I get bad matches or no matches. So, it's great that I can match strings, but ideally we should be able to use patterns.

I know this is a vague request, but if anyone could post some working examples I think it would be a great deal of help.

Does anyone know if regular expression support in zabbix is limited to basic? Do they support extended regular expressions or perl-compatible? Is that something that is configurable at build time?

Thanks!

[sspyrison]

examples

Well, I take it all back.... I'll blame it on hasty testing.

It does seem to be working, and with extended regular expressions. Example trigger I have working:

zabbix:log[/var/adm/messages].regexp(Power Supply [0-9]+ OVERHEATING)>0

[dmz]

I've gotten my server to log & alert based on regular expressions. The problem I'm having is that my logs are active. I get an alert and when I get to the zabbix console (say 2-5 minutes later) the log file has been parsed again and the regex is now OFF because it's not seen that error again.

How can I keep the trigger active until either another trigger goes off & turns it off (ie status that things are OK) or until it gets acknowledged?

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Update:

http://www.zabbix.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6498&highlight=trigger

I found this while searching. Still testing TRIGGER.STATUS but hoping i'll get it running soon!