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Anybody else see this article about observium from ITWorld
by Sam Jones 02 May '18

02 May '18

https://www.itworld.com/article/3269279/network-monitoring/review-observium… Disagree with most of the cons! *Sam Jones *

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Most up to date API Documentation
by Stephan Roy 01 May '18

01 May '18

Hi, We’ve recently purchased Observium to automate how we collect bandwidth usage data for billing our clients. By luck, I was able to find the /api/v0/bills endpoint which does not exist in the documentation at http://docs.observium.org/api/. After seeing that I’m wondering if there are other undocumented endpoints, or query parameters that could be useful. Does anyone have access to the most recent API doc that they could send me or point me towards? Thanks, Steph

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Problem with the new CLICKATELL API
by Eric LESIGNE 01 May '18

01 May '18

Hello, Clickatell's SMS notification service has changed its API mode. The configuration in OBSERVIUM no longer allows to use to send SMS on the new platform. On the Clickatell site the configuration of the old API mode is no longer accessible. I'm looking for a solution so that it can work with the new API mode. The new mode of operation: https://platform.clickatell.com/messages/http/send?apiKey=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=… <https://platform.clickatell.com/messages/http/send?apiKey=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=…> Instead of: https: //api.clickatell.com <http://api.clickatell.com/>&/http/sendmsg user = password = xxxx xxxx xxxx = api_id & to = & text = xxxx xxxx? Thank you for your help.

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Graph Interpretation Questions
by TLee 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Good morning/ evening! I have a complete Ovservium noob question to ask that i am a little embarrassed to ask, but i’m biting the bullet! Currently running the subscription edition on a CentOS install - everything patched and current as of yesterday. My question is about the graphs. I have attached a pic of a graph from a single port on a cisco switch - and i am interesred in the ‘In’ traffic —> there is a single, green, ‘in’ reference in the legend, but there are three distinct green indicators in the graph —> which one actually correllates to ‘In’, and why are there multiples. Thanks! TL Sent from encrypted [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.ch). Sent from ProtonMail Mobile

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observium graph not showing anything
by Nicholas 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Hi, Good day. I have problem with my observium graph not showing anything. I aldi make sure the config.php does not have empty line, tried switching browser, give permission to rrd folder. but it still not showing anything. My /opt/observium/logs does not give any error. May I know how may I trobleshoot this? Attached is some information from my observium server. My setup is on centos7 and my monitoring device is a windows 10 latop. Also, in graph 2, the timing in the filter and the timing in the graph is different. (refer to graph2.jpg) I did perform time modification after setup observium and the time on the graph did changed to the correct time. But the filter is showing different time. I try remove the observium folder, and reunpack, drop database and recreate the database. Still the result is the same. I wonder if this is the reason the graph is not working. Really appreciate if anyone can help out on this. -- Thank you. Regards, Nicholas

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Change in license and user
by Carlos Alvarado Lobo 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Hi all, - In a Pro subscription, can the license username and email user be changed? I need to deliver the license to third party with their credentials! - How can I purchase 3 years of updates? I need to deliver 3 years of updates for a project! or I have to purchase it year by year! Thanks! Carlos

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alert check
by Arnoldo Vidal Bravo 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Hi, we have an alert check of a port state, but iftype can be ethernetCsmacd or gigabitEthernet How I can create an alert with these condition? Entity-> ifType equals ethernetCsmacd or gigabitEthernet ??? Port is enabled, but operationally down Port ifAdminStatus equals upifOperStatus notequals up ALL * ifType equals ethernetCsmacd -- Saluda cordialmente

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Syslog rules
by Rami Kytölä 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Hi, Is there a way to get Syslog rules/alerts to work? Syslogs are configured and are populating database: [cid:image001.png@01D3DCB8.A9247BB0] Syslogs are also linked to correct devices with correct priorities. We have set-up few rules: [cid:image002.png@01D3DCB8.A9247BB0] But if I try with our test rule: [cid:image003.png@01D3DCB8.A9247BB0] Then if I search from the syslog: [cid:image004.png@01D3DCB8.E2C65BE0] --------------------------------------------------- Ramiky -----------------------------------------------------

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Professional Edition Subcription
by Carlos Alvarado Lobo 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

Hi all! I have a Community Edition installed, and I purchased a Professional License. Can I upgrade the community edition in a testing installation?? and then install the license in the production installation? the testing and production installations are in different hardware! We need to made testing with notification before put on production! Thanks in advance. Carlos Alvarado

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Re: [Observium] cisco c3850 sensor warnings
by Adam Armstrong 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

Hi, These sensors are all below the "low warning" threshold. These thresholds should be set automatically by the switch, but Cisco sometimes drop the ball on this (and then hit it with a brick just to be sure). The first sensor's low warning threshold is 31C, whereas the current value is 19C, which is below that. You can manually set the thresholds for these entries in the devices's settings on the "sensors" tab. adam. ------ Original Message ------ From: "Wiethoff, Helge" <Helge.Wiethoff(a)thga.de> To: "observium(a)observium.org" <observium(a)observium.org> Sent: 2018-04-24 09:49:18 Subject: [Observium] cisco c3850 sensor warnings >Hi everyone, > >I have a small problem with our Cisco WS-C3850-24T-E switches. The >temperature sensors are marked "down" in the overview and "warning" in >the >detail view. >The actual values do not indicate a problem with the temperature. We >use >Observium Professional r9195. > >Does anyone have any idea why the sensors are marked this way and how I >can >get them into "Up"-state? > > >cheers, >Helge

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port alert monitor
by Farshid Abediny 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

Hello, we have create a port monitor alert in observium for alert us when a port have shutdown by one of our staff and the content of alert is : require any ifAdminStatus equals down ifOperStatus equals up right now the problem is that observium do not alert us when a port is shutdown by a staff, how can i fix this ?/ thanks

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cisco c3850 sensor warnings
by Wiethoff, Helge 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

Hi everyone, I have a small problem with our Cisco WS-C3850-24T-E switches. The temperature sensors are marked "down" in the overview and "warning" in the detail view. The actual values do not indicate a problem with the temperature. We use Observium Professional r9195. Does anyone have any idea why the sensors are marked this way and how I can get them into "Up"-state? cheers, Helge

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More IP on same device
by Luca Sasdelli 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Hi, we use Observium to monitor even some firewalls from the outside, to check the connectivity status; does it exist any way to override the "Already got device" error when the SNMP is already within the database, just for some devices? Just as a hint, a way to use more IPs to gain the same device, and relative availability graph only, would be great. Best Luca

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aggregate Disk IO graph
by Richard Wigzell 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Hello, is there a way to create an aggregate Disk IO graph for multiple devices ? We have a number of LHN nodes that give us this information in the graphs/type=device_diskio_ops tab and it would be useful to not have to add them up manually. [cid:image001.jpg@01CE9215.D39244B0]<https://www.it.ox.ac.uk/> Richard Wigzell Technical Lead, Storage Platforms IT Services | University of Oxford 13 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN T: 01865 616282 www.it.ox.ac.uk<https://www.it.ox.ac.uk/>

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Observium frequently losts "Ignore Until" information
by Edvinas K 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Hello, I've some alerts which i want to ignore till some time. So im pressing "Ignore until". But sometimes this information gets lost and alert appears again. In these situation "Ignore until" button in clean. I think it's have something to do with NX-OS software. Is there any workaround ? The only workaround at this time is to exclude that devices in alert rules. What is very uncomfortable.. Thank you

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Automate a Maintenance Window
by Tomas Morales 21 Apr '18

21 Apr '18

Hi all We have some Observium instances and we want to be able to automate the generation of a maintenance window via a script instead of having to login in each GUI and generate it. Is there any commands or mysql entry we can add to do this? Thanks in advance tomas --- LMAX Exchange, Yellow Building, 1A Nicholas Road, London W11 4AN http://www.LMAX.com/ Recognised by the most prestigious technology and business awards Financial technology awards 2017 Best FX trading venue, Fund Technology & WSL Awards 2016 Best trading & execution venue, HFM US Technology Awards FX industry awards 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Winner, Profit & Loss Readers' Choice Awards 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Winner, WSL Institutional Trading Awards Business growth awards 2016, 2015 Winner, Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 2015, 2014, 2013, Winner, The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 2016, 2015 Winner, Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 2015 Winner, Tech City UK Future 50 --- FX and CFDs are leveraged products that can result in losses exceeding your deposit. They are not suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. This message and its attachments are confidential, may not be disclosed or used by any person other than the addressee and are intended only for the named recipient(s). This message is not intended for any recipient(s) who based on their nationality, place of business, domicile or for any other reason, is/are subject to local laws or regulations which prohibit the provision of such products and services. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete any copies of this message. LMAX Exchange Group is a holding company of LMAX Limited and LMAX Broker Limited. LMAX Exchange is a trading name of LMAX Limited, which operates a multilateral trading facility, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm registration number 509778) and is a company registered in England and Wales (number 6505809). LMAX Global is a trading name of LMAX Broker Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 783200) and is a company registered in England and Wales (number 10819525). LMAX Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LMAX Broker Limited, trading as LMAX Global, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 783200).

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General Questions for a New User
by Carlos Alvarado Lobo 21 Apr '18

21 Apr '18

Dear Sirs: I’m a new user and I currently have a suscription license. I have some questions and I need your support to resolve them! 1- How many devices can manage the platform using a production license (Supcription Edition)? and How many the Community Edition? Is it limited by the amount of equipment or by the parameters to be monitored? I have a project to monitor 300 UPS APC and 5 parameter per device and I need to confirm if it is possible !! 2- Right now, I have Observium installed on a Dell R230 server, Intel Xeon E3-1220V3 / 3.1 GHz, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 2 TB hard drive capacity; I need to document or validate that Observium can be installed without problems on this server! 3- Regarding the license, How can I differentiate between a test installation and the production environment? We need to made testing with notification before put on production! 4- How can I get the Observium documentation in pdf? Regards, Carlos Alvarado

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Enhancement request
by Andrew Lemin 19 Apr '18

19 Apr '18

Hi, Just two small enhancement requests ;) 1) We love the Search feature to search for IPs and MACs, a true time saver. And adding the ability to sort by the columns would be fantastic. After doing a search for all loopbacks for example, it would be great if we could sort the resulting list by the "Device", "Interface", "Address" or "Description" columns. The list currently seems to sort by "Address", but alphabetically not numerically etc. Use case example, I am programming some explicit-paths for some traffic engineering tunnels, and so I need to find the loopbacks of every router along the path to which I want to fix the TE tunnel. I can search for all loopbacks no problem, but we have lots or them as routers also have multiple loopbacks.. However I am just interesting in "Lo0" on every single router. So after doing the search for all loopbacks, if we could then just click on the "Interface" column heading, that would put all the Lo0's first.. voilà :) 2) We also love the simplicity and power provided by utilizing the [] {} () brackets on descriptions to store the values into the different database fields. But the CDR [] is limited. This is probably one of the most powerful features, as it allows you to not have to configure monitoring, but instead to only configure the network and monitoring then automatically does its thing and follows the network :) We would like to do more with the [CDR] field, but are hamstrung by the fact that the CDR is not converted into bits in the database. The star feature would be to create an alert checker that fires when utilisation breaches the configured CDR. We know this has been requested and requires some code reworking.. We just wanted to add our names to the list of users after this feature. Thanks again for your time and creating such a great project. Because it is so good we still have on our roadmap a desire to put in some time and effort to contribute to the project, and figure out all the OIDs and their mappings etc and attempt to write a page for showing LDP neighbours and various other MPLS things. Given time I am determined to get around to this ;) Best regards, Andy Lemin.

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Re: [Observium] Autodiscover - LLDP discovery
by Adam Armstrong 19 Apr '18

19 Apr '18

The original design of Observium was to enforce valid hostnames. We no longer enforce this for adding devices (because some networks are run by insane people who like looking at huge lists of nearly identical IPs), but a lot of the autodiscovery code still uses sysName and forward dns lookups to verify if a device should really be autodiscovered. Changing this behaviour would involve time, so one would have to be persuasive with one's justification. :> adam. ------ Original Message ------ From: "Christian Eriksson" <christian.eriksson(a)advania.se> To: "observium(a)observium.org" <observium(a)observium.org> Sent: 2018-04-16 11:10:03 Subject: [Observium] Autodiscover - LLDP discovery >Hello > > > >Is it possible for Observium to add devices based on the management >address that is returned by LLDP if SysName does not resolve? Don’t get >me wrong, we use DNS, but sometimes a customer network is not known to >us > > > >Regards > >Christian >

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Sensors info
by Arnoldo Vidal Bravo 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

We have a Access Point connected to HP 2530PoE switch and show power of a port is over limit, but value was setup on switch. Observium not show current value only show value configured. -- Saluda cordialmente

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Need some help with scheduled maintenance
by Richard Kuhns 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

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APC ATS - Output/Input voltage
by Jacek.Dabrowski＠selgros.pl 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Hello, I have a problem with Rack-mount Transfer Switches from APC Observium shows zero voltage but OidView returns the correct values, what is wrong ? [cid:image002.jpg@01D3D570.2D830110] [cid:image004.jpg@01D3D570.2D830110] [cid:image009.jpg@01D3D570.2D830110] [cid:image010.jpg@01D3D570.2D830110] Best regards, Jacek Dąbrowski

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observium pro licensce question
by Edvinas K 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Hello, For some mistake we've two Observium Pro licences. When im logging into "client area" how to know which licence is mapped to which instance ?

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Add sysname to alerts email
by Maurizio Mazzocco 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

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Autodiscover - LLDP discovery
by Christian Eriksson 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Hello Is it possible for Observium to add devices based on the management address that is returned by LLDP if SysName does not resolve? Don't get me wrong, we use DNS, but sometimes a customer network is not known to us Regards Christian

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