Mar 14, 2025
Linux OS Monitoring and Performance Tools: Nagios, Zabbix and Prometheus
This blog post examines in detail the main tools used to monitor and optimize the performance of Linux operating systems (Nagios, Zabbix, and Prometheus). First, a brief introduction to Linux operating systems is given, emphasizing the importance and necessity of monitoring tools. Then, each tool is examined separately, comparing their features, advantages, and disadvantages. The system monitoring and management capabilities of Nagios, advanced monitoring solutions of Zabbix, and modern monitoring and alerting mechanisms of Prometheus are explained. After stating the main differences between the tools, basic criteria for choosing a monitoring tool and best practices for performance monitoring are presented. Tips for setting up a successful monitoring system are provided, allowing readers to use these tools effectively...
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