Creating Hosts in Netwatch

Overview

A host in Netwatch represents any networked entity (physical or virtual) that you wish to monitor.

Steps to Add a New Host

1. Navigate to Host Configuration

• Go to the Configuration tab.
• Select Hosts from the menu.

2. Create a New Host

• Click on Create Host.

3. Enter Host Details

• Host Name: Enter a unique name for the host.
• Visible Name: (Optional) Enter a display name.
• Groups: Assign the host to one or more host groups.
• Interfaces: Add an interface with the IP address or DNS name of the host.

4. Link Templates

• In the Templates tab, link appropriate templates to define monitoring parameters.

5. Save the Host

• Click Add to finalize the host configuration.

Best Practices

• Always use descriptive names for hosts.
• Assign hosts to relevant groups for easier management.
• Use templates to standardize monitoring across similar hosts.

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Once the host is added, it will be visible in the Hosts list, and monitoring will begin based on the linked templates.