Guide to Set Up Zabbix Monitoring Tool Server Using Docker Compose

This guide will help you set up a Zabbix monitoring tool server using Docker Compose by cloning the official Zabbix Docker repository.

Prerequisites

1. Docker and Docker Compose: Ensure Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your system.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Clone the Official Zabbix Docker Repository: Clone the repository from GitHub to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/zabbix/zabbix-docker.git
   cd zabbix-docker

2. Customize Environment Variables: If needed, you can customize the .env file to change default settings. For now, we'll proceed with the defaults.

3. Start the Zabbix Containers: Run Docker Compose to start all the Zabbix services.

   docker-compose up -d

4. Verify the Containers Are Running: Check the status of the containers to ensure everything is up and running.

   docker-compose ps

5. Access the Zabbix Web Interface: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080. You should see the Zabbix setup screen.

6. Finish Zabbix Setup: Follow the setup instructions on the web interface:

   • Database type: MySQL
   • Database host: mysql
   • Database port: 3306
   • Database name: zabbix
   • User: zabbix
   • Password: zabbix

   Leave the rest of the settings as default.

7. Login to Zabbix: After completing the setup, log in to the Zabbix web interface using the default credentials:

   • Username: Admin
   • Password: zabbix

Additional Configuration

1. Secure Your Database: Change the default database passwords in the .env file and ensure the passwords are secure.

2. Backup Data: Regularly back up the volumes used by the containers to avoid data loss.

3. Monitor Other Hosts: Add other hosts and configure monitoring for them within the Zabbix web interface.

4. Set Up Alerts and Notifications: Configure Zabbix to send alerts and notifications based on your monitoring needs.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you should have a fully functional Zabbix monitoring tool server running with Docker Compose using the official Zabbix Docker repository. This setup provides a scalable and easily maintainable monitoring solution.