Nagios keeping track of OS type.

[Jasmine]

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On Tuesday 12 August 2003 17:53, Scott Zawalski wrote:
> I am looking for a easy way of keeping track of OS Version/Type in Nagios
> (Maybe a variable I can update in the host definition) without having to
> put the actual OS Name/Type in the Hostname or in any check description.
>
> Also while very useful the $USER1$ variables are not exactly the most
> descriptive variables is there any option to rename them? Since those do
> work in service/host notifications this could be an answer. However, I
> would like to have some what of a description in the variable :)
>
>
> Thanks

I dont see your point why wouldnt you want to put it as "Hostname-OS-version" 
under Hostname in the host definition? It's good enough I reckon. 

Next, if you find that $USER1$ is not exactly the most descriptive variable, 
then what variable to you suggest? I find that it's good enough too. 

Jasmine
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