Proxy Server Setup

1.

The following steps are for setting up a proxy server. Windows clients can talk directly to the cloud using
an encrypted agent. However for networking devices, we recommend a simple proxy to ensure
security and best performance.

> In our example we will use Ubuntu, however any Linux distribution will work.
> Download Ubuntu here.
> Complete the installation in your environment.

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2.

> Confirm you have the following system requirements met.
* Always make infrastructure changes carefully and consult your IT team before making any changes.

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3.

> Connect onto your Ubuntu (or other) server where you want the proxy to live.
> Install the repository using the following:

sudo -s

wget https://repo.zabbix.com/zabbix/7.4/release/ubuntu/pool/main/z/zabbix-release/zabbix-release_latest_7.4+ubuntu24.04_all.deb

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4.

> Continue the repository installation.
> Enter the following command:

sudo dpkg -i zabbix-release_latest_7.4+ubuntu24.04_all.deb

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5.

> Update your repository with the following command

sudo apt update

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6.

> Now we need to install the actual proxy.
> Run the following command.

sudo apt install zabbix-proxy-sqlite3

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7.

> Edit the proxy conf file with the following commands:

sudo vi /etc/zabbix/zabbix_proxy.conf

Press the i key on the keyboard to enter editing mode.

> You should now see the word -- INSERT -- in the bottom left which confirms you are in editing mode.

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8.

> Make the server IP address.
> Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to find the row called "Server"
> Backspace the IP address "127.0.0.1" and type the following

116.202.20.198

> Press ESC on the keyboard

Type :wq and press enter

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9.

> Open your Monro Cloud Monitoring dashboard.
> Navigate to "Data collection" > "Hosts" > "Create Host" > "Select" (next to Host Group).
> Take note of the Host Group.

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10.

> Change the Hostname in same conf file.

sudo vi /etc/zabbix/zabbix_proxy.conf

Press the "i" key on the keyboard to enter editing mode.

> Scroll down to Hostname using the UP and DOWN arrow keys.
> Backspace Hostname "Zabbix Proxy".
> Enter your Host Group Name you got from the previous step (it is case sensitive).
> Press ESC on the keyboard.

Type :wq and press enter