Zabbix combines monitoring, alerting, and visualization in one platform.
Data collection:
- Zabbix agent for detailed host metrics
- SNMP for network devices
- IPMI for hardware health
- HTTP checks for web monitoring
Key features:
- Template system for consistent monitoring
- Auto-discovery of new devices
- Built-in graphing and dashboards
- Problem escalation workflows
- Distributed monitoring with proxies
Strengths: All-in-one solution, good scalability
Weaknesses: Steeper learning curve, resource-intensive server