The check_iseries plugin for Nagios allows for monitoring of IBM iSeries (AS/400), ensuring optimal performance and preventing potential system failures. It provides real-time alerts for critical cases, enabling proactive problem resolution.
With check_iseries, you can easily monitor important metrics such as CPU usage, database capacity, the number of running jobs, outq/subsystem status, QSYSOPR messages, and disk status. This is achieved by invoking various OS/400 (i5/OS) commands including WRKDSKSTS, DSPMSG, WRKOUTQ, WRKACTJOB, and WRKSYSSTS.
Moreover, check_iseries comes with several extensions that enable you to customize its functionality to suit your specific needs. And with the latest release, there are even more features to look forward to.
One of the most significant enhancements in this latest version is the introduction of encrypted passwords. This comes in the form of weak XOR, BASE64, or HEX encryption and provides an additional layer of security when accessing sensitive data.
Other improvements in this release include fixes for various bugs, such as those affecting enterprise extensions configuration file support, do_sep_list for wrkdsksts, and wrkactjob problems with newer versions of i5/OS. There are also a host of new features such as -fulljob for SUBSYS.JOBNAME, more handler calls for extensions, reconnection on null-data, added onnomatch and nomatchtxt, and debugging on demand.
Overall, the check_iseries plugin for Nagios is an excellent tool that simplifies monitoring of the IBM iSeries (AS/400). With its comprehensive features and extensions, it is a reliable and customizable solution for businesses of all sizes.
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