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Re: [Observium] Switchmap integration
by Adam Armstrong 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

:-D Nikolay Shopik <shopik(a)inblock.ru> wrote: >Adam, just use two words - world domination > >On 15.08.2012 21:37, Adam Armstrong wrote: >> Almost everything that switchmap and netdisco does is on our long-term >> wish list, it's just a matter of finding time and resources to develop >> it all. >> >> We also would prefer to use our own code to generate the configs and >> "smokeping" stats too, as integration is a little one way and suboptimal >> to configure. >> >> adam. >> >> >> On 15/08/2012 17:59, Cushard Michael wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> Netdisco does have move features and is an all-around more complete >>> solution, but for me personally it was overkill. Switchmap is just a >>> few simple scripts you schedule and it pulls all the data into csv >>> files, then creates simple html files based on the csv data and has a >>> script for seaching through all the generated pages. It's pretty fast >>> as well. I can do roughly 10000 ports in under 30 minutes with it over >>> some pretty terrible WAN links. I currently have a Switchmap link in >>> our Observium installation as a custom menu item, but tighter >>> integration (of something) would obviously be better. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Michael >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: observium-bounces(a)observium.org >>> [mailto:observium-bounces@observium.org] On Behalf Of Michael Robbert >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:35 AM >>> To: observium(a)observium.org >>> Subject: Re: [Observium] Switchmap integration >>> >> Michael, >> How does Switchmap compare to Netdisco and/or SNMPInfo (The set of >> libraries that Netdisco uses)? Netdisco stores its data in a database >> that could be queried. We use Netdisco and I might be convinced to >> take a look at this kind of integration. I am not a core developer for >> either project so I can't say anything about its acceptance in the >> code base. I do think that it would have to be a plug-in of some type >> not a core feature. Both Swiitchmap and Netdisco are mostly Perl while >> Observium is mostly PHP. I see them as being separate projects, but >> Observium could have a configuration telling it to look at another >> database for more info to display. >> As a side note I'm surprised that I've never heard of Switchmap >> before. We work often with the Network engineers at NCAR/UCAR that >> wrote it. They manage the consortium that is our connection to the >> internet. >> >> Mike Robbert >> >> >> On 8/14/12 9:39 PM, Cushard Michael wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> Switchmap (http://sourceforge.net/projects/switchmap) is a most >>>>> excellent little utility written in perl. It goes out to all your >>>>> configured switches utilizing SNMP and pulls all the ARP and MAC >>>>> tables from them, and builds static HTML pages for each switch with >>>>> tables that list port number, speed, duplex, CDP neighbor >>>>> information, MAC address(es), IP address(es), and the fqdn(s) of >>>>> the device(s) seen on the ports at the time of polling. It also >>>>> provides a rudimentary search function that lets you search through >>>>> all the hosts to find which switch port across all your switches a >>>>> particular host was last seen on. This is very handy when you have >>>>> a large number of switches and ports and you need to go "hunting". >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Now I may be having a UTS moment here, and if I am please correct >>>>> me, but while Observium seems to have something similar, it doesn't >>>>> appear to go to the depth that Switchmap does to actually tell you >>>>> what host(s) are actually connected to what switch ports by >>>>> utilizing the switches ARP and MAC tables. >>>>> >>>>> What would make Observium - and Switchmap - even better would be if >>>>> there was integration between the two, similar to the SmokePing or >>>>> RANCID integration. Switchmap stores all its polled data for each >>>>> switch in separate CSV files, there doesn't seem to be anything >>>>> mysterious going on as far as data storage is concerned. What would >>>>> it take to make a "Switchmap" tab in Observium under a device that >>>>> lists this data, similar to the way RANCID has a "config" tab and >>>>> SmokePing has a "Ping" tab that is integrated into Observium? >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Michael >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ observium mailing >>>>> list observium(a)observium.org >>>>> http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium >>>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> observium mailing list >>> observium(a)observium.org >>> http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium >>> _______________________________________________ >>> observium mailing list >>> observium(a)observium.org >>> http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium >> >> _______________________________________________ >> observium mailing list >> observium(a)observium.org >> http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium >_______________________________________________ >observium mailing list >observium(a)observium.org >http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium

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Re: [Observium] Missing TenGigabit interfaces on Cisco WC-C4900M
by Adam Armstrong 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Interfaces are polled via IF-MIB. Almost every device is identical for that. Either you switch is not exposing these interfaces in snmp or they are being filtered. Try running discovery in debug for that host. Adam. Per Jorgensen <pej(a)combox.dk> wrote: >Hi all > >First of all thank to the team of developer for making this program, and making it better and better everyday, >love the look and ease of use. > >But I have run into a problem with a Tengigabit ethernet device I newly added into my Observium v. 0.12.8.3360. >it seems that every thing get detected alright, except all the TenGigabitEthernet, interfaces dont show up >anywhere in Observium, all other interfaces on that device gets detectet allright, and I can see the >interfaces in the ports tab on the device, but not the TenGengigabit interfaces. btw: the device is a >Cisco WS-C4900M > >Is that because Cisco WS-C4900M is not a supported device , or should I do some config changes to get >TenGigabitEthernet to work ? > >if the WC-C4900M is not supported, how can I then contribute with information on the device , and help to >then this device supported ? > >Best Regards >Per Jorgensen >_______________________________________________ >observium mailing list >observium(a)observium.org >http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium

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Re: [Observium] Graphs only work when debuging
by Tom Laermans 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

See faq entry about whitespace in your config file. Sent from my mobile, please excuse brevity and spelling errors. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Brian Morgan" <bluedogs(a)gmail.com> To: "Observium Network Observation System" <observium(a)observium.org> Subject: [Observium] Graphs only work when debuging Date: Tue, Aug 14, 2012 14:34 Hello, On a fresh install of observium on ubuntu 12.04 (LAMP) we are having issues with the graphs not showing up. The graphs display as a broken image icon. If you access the image url directly that is loading /graph.php?.... you still get a broken image. But when you try to debug the issue, (we append &debug=1 to the url) the image displays correctly. Turning on debuging on the parent page yields no useful data, and the graphs are still broken images, but we assume that is because the debug variable isn't passed down to the image url. The graphs are getting generated in the /tmp directory and have valid data. I am at a loss of where to look to figure out what we either forgot to do or have misconfigured. Subversion shows that we are upto date at version 3360 Thank you, Brian _______________________________________________ observium mailing list observium(a)observium.org http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium

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Re: [Observium] Graphs only work when debuging
by Adam Armstrong 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Reinstall and follow the guide properly. Adam. Brian Morgan <bluedogs(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Hello, >On a fresh install of observium on ubuntu 12.04 (LAMP) we are having >issues with the graphs not showing up. >The graphs display as a broken image icon. > >If you access the image url directly that is loading /graph.php?.... >you still get a broken image. >But when you try to debug the issue, (we append &debug=1 to the url) >the image displays correctly. >Turning on debuging on the parent page yields no useful data, and the >graphs are still broken images, >but we assume that is because the debug variable isn't passed down to >the image url. > >The graphs are getting generated in the /tmp directory and have valid data. > >I am at a loss of where to look to figure out what we either forgot to >do or have misconfigured. > >Subversion shows that we are upto date at version 3360 > >Thank you, >Brian >_______________________________________________ >observium mailing list >observium(a)observium.org >http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium

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Graphs only work when debuging
by Brian Morgan 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hello, On a fresh install of observium on ubuntu 12.04 (LAMP) we are having issues with the graphs not showing up. The graphs display as a broken image icon. If you access the image url directly that is loading /graph.php?.... you still get a broken image. But when you try to debug the issue, (we append &debug=1 to the url) the image displays correctly. Turning on debuging on the parent page yields no useful data, and the graphs are still broken images, but we assume that is because the debug variable isn't passed down to the image url. The graphs are getting generated in the /tmp directory and have valid data. I am at a loss of where to look to figure out what we either forgot to do or have misconfigured. Subversion shows that we are upto date at version 3360 Thank you, Brian

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Re: [Observium] Checkpoint Firewall Support?
by Adam Armstrong 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

The code is the documentation, mostly. Adam. Steve Costaras <stevecs(a)chaven.com> wrote: > >I'm just starting to look at observium for some monitoring. I see that it supports cisco based firewalls (ASA/PIX) but it does not currently support checkpoint. > >Checkpoint mainly runs on top of redhat linux. I'm able to get the general linux stats but not the firewall specific stats (connections/vpn/etc) similar to what's available with the cisco asa support. > >Basically, I'm asking if anyone has managed to get this to work. Or barring that, any information as to how to add support? > > >Steve > > > >_______________________________________________ >observium mailing list >observium(a)observium.org >http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium

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Post saturation warnings / alerts disabled ?
by Maarten De Wispelaere 11 Aug '12

11 Aug '12

Dear all, For some reason, I'm getting Port saturation threshold warnings for ports on a switch where I have disabled 'alerting' for that specific port. Is that normal ? Or some kind of bug ? I'm new to Observium, so I can't compare to previous versions. Thanks in advance, Maarten De Wispelaere IBCN - Ghent University

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Re: [Observium] Observium Not logged in!
by BREUVART Jean-Jacques 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

I’ve try with Opera, Firefox and IE and having the same problem. Cordialement, greatings. Jean-Jacques Breuvart (75.42.39) P Please consider the environmental impact of needlessly printing this e-mail. De : observium-bounces(a)observium.org [mailto:observium-bounces@observium.org] De la part de Dan Draghici Envoyé : mardi 7 août 2012 13:17 À : 'Observium Network Observation System' Objet : Re: [Observium] Observium Not logged in! Try a different browser ? I too, noticed some display problems on IE. Dan From: observium-bounces(a)observium.org<mailto:observium-bounces@observium.org> [mailto:observium-bounces@observium.org] On Behalf Of BREUVART Jean-Jacques Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 2:09 PM To: observium(a)observium.org<mailto:observium@observium.org> Subject: [Observium] Observium Not logged in! I’ve installed a new server under Ubuntu server like describe in the documentation. I’ve create a user (adduser) I’ve create a host (addhost), running discovery and poller without error. But, when I try to connect I’ve no login page, only the logo Observium and in the top right “ Widescreen | Not logged in!” Any idea ? Jean-Jacques Breuvart Ce message provient d’un cabinet d’avocats et contient des informations confidentielles protégées par le secret professionnel. Au cas où il ne vous serait pas destiné, nous vous remercions de bien vouloir nous en aviser immédiatement et de le supprimer. Gide Loyrette Nouel ne peut être tenu responsable en cas de modification d’un message électronique ou d’une pièce jointe sans son accord écrit. Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. fait partie de Gide Loyrette Nouel, un cabinet d’avocats international ayant ses bureaux à Alger, Bruxelles, Bucarest, Budapest, Casablanca, Hanoi, Hô Chi Minh Ville, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kiev, Londres, Moscou, New York, Paris, Pékin, Saint-Pétersbourg, Shanghai, Tunis et Varsovie. Une liste des associés de chaque bureau vous sera fournie sur demande. This e-mail is sent by a law firm and may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and any attachments and notify us immediately. Gide Loyrette Nouel is not liable if an e-mail or attachment is altered without its written consent. Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is part of Gide Loyrette Nouel, an international law firm, with offices in Algiers, Beijing, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Casablanca, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kyiv, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Saint Petersburg, Shanghai, Tunis and Warsaw. A list of partners at each office can be provided upon request. Ce message provient d’un cabinet d’avocats et contient des informations confidentielles protégées par le secret professionnel. Au cas où il ne vous serait pas destiné, nous vous remercions de bien vouloir nous en aviser immédiatement et de le supprimer. Gide Loyrette Nouel ne peut être tenu responsable en cas de modification d’un message électronique ou d’une pièce jointe sans son accord écrit. Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. fait partie de Gide Loyrette Nouel, un cabinet d’avocats international ayant ses bureaux à Alger, Bruxelles, Bucarest, Budapest, Casablanca, Hanoi, Hô Chi Minh Ville, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kiev, Londres, Moscou, New York, Paris, Pékin, Saint-Pétersbourg, Shanghai, Tunis et Varsovie. Une liste des associés de chaque bureau vous sera fournie sur demande. This e-mail is sent by a law firm and may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and any attachments and notify us immediately. Gide Loyrette Nouel is not liable if an e-mail or attachment is altered without its written consent. Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is part of Gide Loyrette Nouel, an international law firm, with offices in Algiers, Beijing, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Casablanca, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kyiv, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Saint Petersburg, Shanghai, Tunis and Warsaw. A list of partners at each office can be provided upon request.

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Re: [Observium] adding IPv6-only hosts fails
by Adam Armstrong 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Well, I'm just about to go off to mexico for a few months, so not until after that. :-) Adam. Job Snijders <job(a)instituut.net> wrote: >Adam, > >On 7 aug. 2012, at 22:18, Adam Armstrong wrote: > >> On 07/08/2012 21:17, Moerman, Maarten wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> root@irime:/opt/observium# ./addhost.php pi2.meerval.net >>>> hey_adam_come_drink_beer_in_amsterdam >>> When will you actually be coming to drink beer in Amsterdam? >> >> Are you offering free aklompendation? > >Yes, if I'm in the country and nothing weird comes up you can crash at my place. No problem, no english breakfast. :-) > >When are we dating? > >Kind regards, > >Job >_______________________________________________ >observium mailing list >observium(a)observium.org >http://postman.memetic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/observium

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adding IPv6-only hosts fails
by Job Snijders 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Hi all, I'm trying to add a cute little device which only has static IPv6 address. But it fails for some reason which might have something to do with that legacy IPv4 protocol. root@irime:/opt/observium# dig +short pi2.meerval.net root@irime:/opt/observium# dig +short aaaa pi2.meerval.net 2001:67c:208c:10:821f:2ff:fe4b:3932 root@irime:/opt/observium# root@irime:/opt/observium# ./addhost.php pi2.meerval.net hey_adam_come_drink_beer_in_amsterdam Could not resolve pi2.meerval.net Could not resolve pi2.meerval.net Could not resolve pi2.meerval.net Could not resolve pi2.meerval.net Observium v0.12.7.3353 Add Host Tool Usage (SNMPv1/2c): ./addhost.php <hostname> [community] [v1|v2c] [port] [udp|udp6|tcp|tcp6] Usage (SNMPv3) : Config Defaults : ./addhost.php <hostname> any v3 [user] [port] [udp|udp6|tcp|tcp6] No Auth, No Priv : ./addhost.php <hostname> nanp v3 [user] [port] [udp|udp6|tcp|tcp6] Auth, No Priv : ./addhost.php <hostname> anp v3 <user> <password> [md5|sha] [port] [udp|udp6|tcp|tcp6] Auth, Priv : ./addhost.php <hostname> ap v3 <user> <password> <enckey> [md5|sha] [aes|dsa] [port] [udp|udp6|tcp|tcp6] Remember to run discovery for the host afterwards. Kind regards, Job

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