check_log & notification escalations

[Heslin, Peter]

Hello,

I am having trouble working out a solution to have the "check_log" plugin
send multiple notifications.  I am monitoring a log file and looking for a
particular line, and when it occurs, send notifications to one of my contact
groups.  

I would like to have it send out 5 notifications before it gives up.  This
is a problem, however, because the "check_log" plugin clears itself after
every hit.  

I have tried to employ the "volatile_service" option, but this will send out
notifications EVERY time it gets a hit, whether or not I use the
"escalations.cfg" limit.  

I have provided the example below, any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

Pete

"services.cfg"

# Service definition
define service{
        use                             generic-service       
        hostgroup                       linux
        service_description             CHECK_LOG
        is_volatile                     0(have tried 1 and 0)
        check_period                    24x7
        max_check_attempts              1
        normal_check_interval           2
        retry_check_interval            1
        flap_detection_enabled          0
        contact_groups                  linux-admins(have tried other here)
        notification_interval           2
        notification_period             24x7
        notification_options            c,r
        check_command                   check_nrpe!check_log
        }

"escalations.cfg"

define serviceescalation{
        host_name              ihplfs01
        service_description    CHECK_LOG
        contact_groups         linux-admins
 	  first_notification     2
 	  last_notification      3
 	  notification_interval  1
        }
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