Re: Xymon New Server Advice

[mv652 (at) softhome.net]

Thanks for those replies, they have been very helpful. 

I even learnt about a new distribution I hadn't previously known about 
(scientificlinux). 

I'll take a look at each suggestion and decide which best fits my 
environment. 


Thanks again,
Mario 


mv652 (at) softhome.net writes: 

> Hi,  
>
> I have two main questions but thought it best to split them up in two 
> separate mails.  
>
> My first question is regarding an 'upgrade' or 'new install' of Xymon.  
>
> I've been using Xymon 4.2.3 on a 'test' system for the past few months.  
> Now that I feel more comfortable working with the system, creating 
> external scripts etc. I'd like to move it into a 'production' server.  
>
> a) Which Linux distribution is known to be the most stable to manage the 
> Xymon server.
> Note* - I don't want to start any flame wars regarding various 
> distributions, just an honest assesment of the distribution that should 
> give me least problems with binaries, dependancies etc.  
>
> b) Is the 4.3.0 beta 2 version stable enough to put into production?  Are 
> there any major known issues I need to be aware of?  
>
> c) Would you recommend an upgrade or rather a clean install of the Xymon 
> server? - I'm not too concerned about losing the past months stats at this 
> stage.  
>
> d) Is there anything else I need to take into consideration?  
>
>
> Thanks,
> Mario