Nagios Core Services Platform (Csp) For Beginners

Master Infrastructure Monitoring with Nagios CSP — From Installation to Proactive Alerts and Dashboards

What you'll learn

Understand how to deploy and configure Nagios CSP.

Monitor Linux, Windows, network devices, and applications using Nagios plugins and monitoring wizards.

Set up email alerts, dashboards, auto-discovery, and use NRPE, NCPA, SNMP, and other protocols for effective monitoring.

Implement best practices to secure and optimize their Nagios environment.

Gain hands-on experience with Nagios CSP tools, troubleshooting, and real-world monitoring scenarios.

Gain a foundational knowledge of what Nagios is and how it can be used in Small Businesses, MSPs, At Home or in Enterprise Environments.

Requirements

Basic understanding of IT systems, networking, and system administration.

Familiarity with Linux or Windows server environments is helpful but not required.

Access to a computer with virtualization software (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware, or Hyper-V) is recommended for hands-on practice.

No prior experience with Nagios is needed — this course starts from the basics.

Description

In today’s fast-paced IT environment, monitoring your infrastructure is no longer optional — it's essential. This course will teach you how to deploy, configure, and use Nagios CSP (Core Services Platform) to monitor servers, network devices, and services across your IT landscape.Whether you're a beginner looking to break into system monitoring or an experienced IT professional seeking to upgrade your skills, this course covers everything you need to know — from installation and configuration to alerting, dashboards, and advanced plugins.You’ll start with the fundamentals, including how to deploy Nagios CSP using prebuilt virtual machines or cloud infrastructure. From there, you’ll explore the intuitive web interface, monitoring wizards, and various methods for monitoring Linux, Windows, applications, and network devices using protocols like NRPE, NCPA, and SNMP.You’ll also learn how to:Set up email alerts for proactive issue resolutionUse auto-discovery to quickly add new devicesCustomize and build powerful dashboardsUnderstand Nagios plugins and how to extend functionalitySecure your Nagios environment using industry best practicesThe course includes hands-on walkthroughs, real-world role play scenarios, and practical quizzes to reinforce your knowledge. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently use Nagios CSP in your own environment or for clients as part of a managed service offering.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Nagios

Lecture 1 Introduction to Course

Lecture 2 Layout of the Course

Lecture 3 Dan Mill Training

Lecture 4 What is Nagios?

Lecture 5 What is Nagios Core Services Platform? (CSP)

Lecture 6 Why Network and Infrastructure Monitoring Is So Important

Lecture 7 Free vs Paid Versions of Nagios

Lecture 8 What can I Monitor with Nagios CSP?

Lecture 9 Nagios Help

Lecture 10 Common Use Cases for Nagios

Lecture 11 Become a Nagios Certified Professional

Section 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment

Lecture 12 Downloading Nagios CSP

Lecture 13 System Requirements

Lecture 14 Setup Lab Environment and Install Nagios CSP

Lecture 15 Alternative Advanced Installation Methods

Lecture 16 Logging into Root CLI

Lecture 17 Set a Static IP Address

Lecture 18 Web UI Walkthrough

Section 3: Nagios CSP Basics

Lecture 19 Updating your System

Lecture 20 Top Menu Bar

Lecture 21 Admin Settings

Lecture 22 Email Settings

Lecture 23 System Extensions

Lecture 24 Securing Your Nagios Instance: Best Practices

Section 4: Monitoring and Alerting

Lecture 25 Monitoring Network Devices

Lecture 26 Verify Monitoring of Network Devices

Lecture 27 Nagios Email Alert Example

Lecture 28 What is the NCPA?

Lecture 29 Monitoring Windows Devices

Lecture 30 Monitoring Linux Devices (SNMP)

Lecture 31 Monitoring Linux Servers with NRPE

Lecture 32 Monitoring Websites

Lecture 33 Monitor TCP or UDP Ports

Lecture 34 Other Monitoring Capabilities

Lecture 35 Nagios Auto Discovery: Automatically Detect and Monitor Your Network

Lecture 36 Notifications and Alerts

Lecture 37 Creating a Dashboard

Section 5: Network Monitoring Essentials

Lecture 38 What is SNMP?

Lecture 39 What is WMI?

Lecture 40 What is Netflow?

Section 6: Course Conclusion

Lecture 41 Next Steps in your Journey

IT professionals and system administrators looking to monitor infrastructure using Nagios CSP.,Network engineers and DevOps engineers seeking to enhance their monitoring skills.,MSPs (Managed Service Providers) who want to offer proactive monitoring services to clients.,Students and beginners who want a practical introduction to infrastructure monitoring tools.,Anyone preparing for a role in IT support, systems monitoring, or infrastructure management.