From a0901c4b7f2db488cb4fb3be2dd921a0308f4659 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Baumann Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:36:40 +0200 Subject: Adding upstream version 1.0.2. Signed-off-by: Daniel Baumann --- doc/01-About.md | 64 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 64 insertions(+) create mode 100644 doc/01-About.md (limited to 'doc/01-About.md') diff --git a/doc/01-About.md b/doc/01-About.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a13333e --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/01-About.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +# Icinga DB Web + +Icinga DB is a set of components for publishing, synchronizing and +visualizing monitoring data in the Icinga ecosystem, consisting of: + +* Icinga DB Web which connects to both a Redis server and a database to view and work with monitoring data +* Icinga 2 with its [Icinga DB feature](https://icinga.com/docs/icinga-2/latest/14-features/#icinga-db) enabled, + responsible for publishing monitoring configuration, check results, + states changes and history items to the Redis server +* And the [Icinga DB daemon](https://icinga.com/docs/icinga-db/latest/01-About/), + which synchronizes monitoring data between the Redis server and the database + +![Icinga DB Architecture](res/icingadb-architecture.png) + +## Features + +Icinga DB Web offers a modern and streamlined design to provide a clear and +concise overview of your monitoring environment, also with dark and light mode support. + +![Icinga DB Dashboard](res/icingadb-dashboard.png) + +### Various List Layouts + +The view switcher allows to control the level of detail displayed in host and service list views: + +![View Switcher Preview](res/view-switcher-preview.png) + +### Search with Autocomplete + +The search bar in list views can be used for everything from simple searches to creating complex filters. +It allows full keyboard control and also supports contextual auto-completion. +In addition, there is an editor for easier filter creation. + +![Searchbar Completion Preview](res/searchbar-completion-preview.png) + +### Clean Detail Views + +Host and service detail views are structured to make best use of available space. +Related information is grouped and important information is at the top for instant access without having to scroll down. + +![Service Detail Preview](res/service-detail-preview.png) + +### Modal Dialogs + +Any interaction that requires user input, such as acknowledging problems, scheduling downtimes, etc., +shows a modal dialog over the current view to preserve context and focus on interaction. + +![Modal Dialog Preview](res/modal-dialog-preview.png) + +### Bulk Operations + +Bulk interactions such as scheduling downtimes for multiple objects, acknowledging multiple problems, etc. +are easily accomplished with the `Continue With` control that operates on filtered lists. + +![Continue With Preview](res/continue-with-preview.png) + +## Installation + +To install Icinga DB Web see [Installation](02-Installation.md). + +## License + +Icinga DB Web and the Icinga DB Web documentation are licensed under the terms of the +GNU General Public License Version 2. -- cgit v1.2.3