Introduction
Zabbix is an open-source monitoring solution for networks and applications. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Zabbix on a Windows VPS.
Prerequisites
- A Windows VPS with administrative access. You can use a service like NetCloud24 for reliable hosting.
- Basic knowledge of command-line operations.
- PowerShell or a terminal to execute commands.
Step 1: Install WAMP Server
Zabbix requires a web server, PHP, and a database to operate. One of the easiest ways to set this up on Windows is to use WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Follow these steps:
- Download WAMP Server from the official website.
- Install WAMP Server, following the prompts in the installer.
- Once installed, launch WAMP Server. The WAMP icon should turn green, indicating that all services are running.
Step 2: Download Zabbix
Now, you need to download the Zabbix binaries. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Zabbix Download page.
- Select the version you want to install.
- Download the Windows binaries (ZIP file) for Zabbix.
Step 3: Configure Zabbix
Once you have the ZIP file, follow these steps to configure Zabbix:
- Extract the downloaded Zabbix ZIP file to the WAMP’s `www` directory (typically located at `C:\wamp\www\`).
- Rename the extracted folder to `zabbix` for easier access.
Step 4: Create a Database for Zabbix
To create a database for Zabbix in MySQL:
- Open the WAMP Server dashboard by clicking on the WAMP icon in the system tray.
- Select `phpMyAdmin` from the menu.
- Log in with the default credentials (user: root, password: [leave blank]).
- Go to the `Databases` tab and create a new database named `zabbix`.
Step 5: Import Zabbix Database Schema
Import the Zabbix database schema into the new database:
- Navigate to the Zabbix SQL directory (typically found in `C:\wamp\www\zabbix\database\mysql`).
- Select `zabbix.sql` file and import it through phpMyAdmin (select your created database and use the `Import` tab).
Step 6: Configure Zabbix Frontend
Now, you need to configure the `zabbix.conf.php` file:
- Navigate to `C:\wamp\www\zabbix\include` and find the `zabbix.conf.php.example` file.
- Copy and rename it to `zabbix.conf.php`.
- Edit `zabbix.conf.php` and set the database parameters as follows:
$DB['TYPE'] = 'MYSQL';
$DB['SERVER'] = 'localhost';
$DB['PORT'] = '0';
$DB['DATABASE'] = 'zabbix';
$DB['USER'] = 'root';
$DB['PASSWORD'] = '';
Step 7: Run Zabbix Installer
Open your web browser and navigate to:
http://localhost/zabbixFollow the installation wizard to complete the Zabbix installation. You will be guided through necessary settings, including database connection details. Make sure to set the correct time zone and verify configurations.
Step 8: Complete the Setup
Once the installation wizard indicates success, you can log in to the Zabbix frontend with the default credentials:
- Username:
Admin - Password:
zabbix
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Zabbix on your Windows VPS! You can now configure monitoring for various services and systems through the Zabbix interface.