I think a layer:nrpe isn't the right choice, but a layer:monitoring might be. Esp with the layer/interface/subordinate model now, it seems that we could actualize an abstract means to declare what to monitor and have nrpe/zabbix-agent/promethous translate that.
Marco On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM Cory Johns <cory.jo...@canonical.com> wrote: > I think this is a strong argument for creating an interface:nrpe layer to > make supporting this as easy as possible. There was also discussion a long > time ago about creating a translation layer of sorts for supporting > multiple different monitoring solutions (like in the Puppet example). I > think with layers and layer APIs that's now more possible than ever. > > Once we have a simplified interface, I do think that the review process > should strongly recommend that monitoring support be included, though I > don't think we'll be able to make it a hard requirement. > > On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Tom Barber <t...@analytical-labs.com> > wrote: > >> NRPE can be related as well, this is true. Maybe I misstated it a bit, >> I'll blame the jetlag ;) >> >> Put it this way, if a user is implementing a to-be promulgated charm, as >> a minimum (for those who expose such a thing) why not ensure the port is up >> and listening, not just the host ping, for those who have capability >> already in Nagios for a more in depth NPRE make sure its available for >> those who want to monitor it, procrunning as well for alarms. >> >> My point being, I guess, is considering how much Juju tries to do at an >> application level for sys admins, why shouldn't monitors.yaml be required >> OOTB? >> >> Don't get me wrong this was just a brief convo we had and I'm sure there >> are plenty of reasons against it, but monitoring, which is more than just >> "is my box alive" type monitoring, would seem pretty important and having >> people tack stuff on manually to a NPRE setup seems to get away from the >> Juju ethos somewhat. >> >> Tom >> >> -------------- >> >> Director Meteorite.bi - Saiku Analytics Founder >> Tel: +44(0)5603641316 >> >> (Thanks to the Saiku community we reached our Kickstart >> <http://kickstarter.com/projects/2117053714/saiku-reporting-interactive-report-designer/> >> goal, but you can always help by sponsoring the project >> <http://www.meteorite.bi/products/saiku/sponsorship>) >> >> On 16 May 2016 at 14:52, Charles Butler <charles.but...@canonical.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I love it when you support my arguments and I'm too dense to pick up on >>> it Tim :D >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Juju mailing list >> Juju@lists.ubuntu.com >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/juju >> >> > -- > Juju mailing list > Juju@lists.ubuntu.com > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/juju >
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