Shield Advanced Solutions Ltd announces major improvements taking their AAG – Nagios Monitoring plugin for IBM i, to new heights using Ansible.

“We’re thrilled to share an exciting update that will transform your approach to IBM i monitoring and problem resolution.” Says Charlie Hird, Developer and IBM i solution provider.

By integrating Ansible into Shield’s Nagios monitoring plugin, AAG has become a powerful duo that enables swift, automated action when issues arise – ensuring optimal performance and security on your IBM i LPARs!

For years, Shield’s monitoring plugin AAG has been the trusted companion for IBM i administrators using reliable checks to notify of any system problems. However, with Ansible integration, AAG now offers a game-changing capability: automated remediation.

Ansible is an open-source automation powerhouse that excels at configuration management, application deployment, and task automation – all without the need for agents on managed devices. This agentless architecture makes it an ideal partner for AAG, enabling seamless communication and collaboration to tackle system challenges head-on.

Hird explains, “So, how does this integration work its magic? Our monitoring product is configured to communicate with Ansible’s control node, allowing us to trigger playbooks based on predefined conditions. For instance, when the system detects a critical threshold breach or an unauthorized device, it automatically initiates an Ansible playbook to rectify the issue. Ansible can also restart jobs which are found to not be running, and even send PTF orders to download any PTFs missing on the system.”

This streamlined workflow not only minimizes manual intervention but also accelerates problem resolution – ensuring your system runs smoothly and securely. Moreover, this integration empowers administrators to create custom remediation tasks tailored to their specific needs, addressing a wide range of issues effectively.

In conclusion, integrating Ansible into their monitoring plugin is a massive leap forward in system management and monitoring capabilities. By bridging the gap between problem detection and automated remediation, administrators are empowered to proactively address system challenges, ultimately enhancing overall performance, security, and reliability. Gear up and embrace this exciting update – it’s time to take your IBM i monitoring to new heights.

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