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# PRINTER.CFG - SAMPLE CONFIG FILE FOR MONITORING A NETWORK PRINTER
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# NOTES: This config file assumes that you are using the sample configuration
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# files that get installed with the Nagios quickstart guide.
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# HOST DEFINITIONS
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# Define a host for the printer we'll be monitoring
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# Change the host_name, alias, and address to fit your situation
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define host {
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use generic-printer ; Inherit default values from a template
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host_name hplj2605dn ; The name we're giving to this printer
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alias HP LaserJet 2605dn ; A longer name associated with the printer
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address 192.168.1.30 ; IP address of the printer
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hostgroups network-printers ; Host groups this printer is associated with
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}
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# HOST GROUP DEFINITIONS
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# A hostgroup for network printers
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define hostgroup {
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hostgroup_name network-printers ; The name of the hostgroup
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alias Network Printers ; Long name of the group
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}
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# SERVICE DEFINITIONS
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# Create a service for monitoring the status of the printer
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# Change the host_name to match the name of the host you defined above
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# If the printer has an SNMP community string other than "public",
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# change the check_command directive to reflect that
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define service {
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use generic-service ; Inherit values from a template
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host_name hplj2605dn ; The name of the host the service is associated with
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service_description Printer Status ; The service description
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check_command check_hpjd!-C public ; The command used to monitor the service
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check_interval 10 ; Check the service every 10 minutes under normal conditions
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retry_interval 1 ; Re-check the service every minute until its final/hard state is determined
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}
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# Create a service for "pinging" the printer occasionally.
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# Useful for monitoring RTA, packet loss, etc.
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define service {
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use generic-service
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host_name hplj2605dn
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service_description PING
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check_command check_ping!3000.0,80%!5000.0,100%
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check_interval 10
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retry_interval 1
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}
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