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diff --git a/doc/15-Service-apply-for-example.md b/doc/15-Service-apply-for-example.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..531e4a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/15-Service-apply-for-example.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +<a id="Service-apply-for-example"></a>Working with Apply for rules - tcp ports example +============================================== + +This example wants to show you how to make use of `Apply For` rule for services. + +First you need to define a `tcp_ports` data field of type `Array` assigned to a `Host Template`. +Refer to [Working with fields](14-Fields-example-interfaces-array.md) section to setup a data field. +You also need to define a `tcp_port` data field of type `String`, we will associate it to a +`Service Template` later. + +Then, please go to the `Dashboard` and choose the `Monitored services` dashlet: + + + +Then create a new `Service template` with check command `tcp`: + + + +Then associate the data field `tcp_port` to this `Service template`: + + + +Then create a new `apply-rule` for the `Service template`: + + + +Now define the `Apply For` property, select the previously defined field `tcp_ports` associated to +the host template. `Apply For` rule define a variable `config` that can be used as `$config$`, it +corresponds to the item of the array it will iterate on. + +Set the `Tcp port` property to `$config$`: + + + +(Side note: if you can't see your `tcp_ports` property in `Apply For` dropdown, try to create one +host with a non-empty `tcp_ports` value.) + +That's it, now all your hosts defining a `tcp_ports` variable will be assigned the `Tcp Check` +service. + +Have a look at the config preview, it will show you how `Apply For` services will look like once +deployed: + + |