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Microsoft

Note: Nagios XI will not install natively on Windows; however, you can use our prepackaged VM and install in VMware or Hyper-V. We offer this pre-installed OVA/VHD file for quickly installing XI. Maintenance and support of underlying operating system or virtual machine architecture are the sole responsibility of the customer. Our OVA/VHD packages are not intended for offline environments.

Open Virtualization Format

64-bit .ova

This is the quickest way to get started using Nagios XI. Works with VMware, VirtualBox, and anything that can use OVF.

Hyper-V

64-bit .vhd

This download works within Hyper-V.

Getting Started

Open Virtualization Format

Watch our step-by-step video for the simplest way to install Nagios XI on VMware. This guide will take you through the process of getting XI operational in your web browser.

If you prefer a more hands-on approach, follow the two steps outlined below.

1

Open the Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Install XI within VMware Workstation Player in less than 20 minutes with this guide outlining all the required steps.

2

Download VMware Workstation Player

Since XI needs a virtual machine in order to run on Windows, you will need to download VMware Workstation Player below. Once you install VMware Workstation Player, you will be prompted to restart your computer.

Hyper-V

Watch this video walkthrough that guides you through installing XI on Hyper-V and ensuring it’s up and running in your web browser.

If you need more detailed instructions, see the steps below for further assistance.

1

Enable Hyper-V

Follow these Microsoft instructions on enabling Hyper-V on your system.

2

Open the Step-By-Step Installation Guide

Install XI within Hyper-V using these steps, and you’ll be up and running in less than 20 minutes.

VMware

Note: Nagios XI was built to run natively on CentOS and Red Hat versions of Linux. You can use our prepackaged VM and install in VMware. We offer this pre-installed OVA file for quickly installing XI. Maintenance and support of underlying operating system or virtual machine architecture are the sole responsibility of the customer. Our OVA packages are not intended for offline environments.

Workstation Pro/Player

64-bit .ova

This is the quickest way to get started using Nagios XI. Works with VMware, VirtualBox, and anything that can use OVF.

ESXi and vSphere

64-bit .ova

This download works within Hyper-V.

Getting Started

Open Virtualization Format

Watch our step-by-step video for the simplest way to install Nagios XI on VMware. This guide will take you through the process of getting XI operational in your web browser.

If you prefer a more hands-on approach, follow the two steps outlined below.

1

Open the Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Install XI within VMware Workstation Player in less than 20 minutes with this guide outlining all the required steps.

2

Download VMware Workstation Player

Since XI needs a virtual machine in order to run on Windows, you will need to download VMware Workstation Player below. Once you install VMware Workstation Player, you will be prompted to restart your computer.

ESXi and vSphere

Watch this video walkthrough that guides you through installing XI using ESXi.

If you need more detailed instructions, see the steps below for further assistance.

1

Open the Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Install XI using ESXi in less than 20 minutes with this guide outlining all the required steps.

2

Download vSphere Player

Nagios XI needs a virtual machine in order to run on Windows, you will need to download vSphere Player below. Once you install vSphere, you will be prompted to restart your computer.

Linux

Manual

64-bit .tar.gz

This download is for manually installing Nagios XI on a CentOS, RHEL, Oracle, Debian, or Ubuntu LTS system.

Getting Started

Manually Installing Nagios XI

Watch our step-by-step video for the simplest way to install XI manually. This guide will take you through the process of installing XI on a clean, minimal installation.

If you prefer a more hands-on approach, follow the two steps outlined below.

1

Open the Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Get up and running in less than 20 minutes with this guide outlining the steps required to install Nagios XI on a Linux machine.

2

Manually Installing Nagios XI

The following video will walk you step by step through how to manually install XI onto a clean, minimal installation. You will need:

  • A running CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux box (Nagios supports versions 7, 8, and 9)
  • A clean minimal installation
  • An IP address associated with your machine
  • Internet access

Need Help Installing?

Our knowledgeable techs can help you get up and running quickly with Nagios XI. Let us help you deploy XI with a remote-assist or a Quickstart that’s designed to save you time and get you started on the right foot.

Additional Installation Resources

The Nagios XI User Guide is designed to link to and include external documents and video tutorials. We designed this guide with ease of use in mind and hope you will find it easy to use and understand.

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