nrpe/nsca or check_by_ssh

[J. Bakshi]

Olivier JAN wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> NRPE is for active checks and NSCA for passive ones. So you can use  
> NRPE instead of SSH.
>
>   

Thanks for your kind response.


> Olivier Jan
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> "J. Bakshi" <joydeep at infoservices.in> a écrit :
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>   
>> Dear list,
>>
>> I really need some suggestions/guideline regarding monitoring remote
>> server by nagios.
>>
>> I have found three different ways to monitor remote hosts
>>
>>      1> NRPE
>>     2> NSCA
>>     3> check_by_ssh
>>
>> As I have already read at the manual that  check_by_ssh gives load on
>> the monitoring machine's CPU
>> So the other alternative is either NRPE or NSCA. What is the difference
>> between these two ?
>> There are some manuals which may have some in depth details on these but
>> I am locking for a direction/hints
>> based on which my study will continue.
>> Any hints/links/suggestion are always welcome.
>>
>> with best regards,
>>
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