8.9.2. Configuring the Netdata export interface

8.9.2.1. Introduction

This procedure describes the configuration of the Netdata interface to export system data to remote servers (Netdata, Nagios...).

Note

For more information, see Interconnection with external systems.

The graphical interface is described in `Admin-GCenter-Configuration` screen of the legacy web UI.

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8.9.2.2. Prerequisites

• User : member of Administrator group

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8.9.2.3. Preliminary operations

• Login to GCenter via a browser (see Connecting to the GCenter web interface via a web browser). with the prerequisite rights.

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8.9.2.4. Procedure to access to the Legacy Web UI `Netdata Export Configuration` screen

• In the navigation bar, click successively on:

• The `Admin` command

• The sub menu `Admin`

• The `Configuration` command

  The `Configuration` window is displayed.
  

• Click on the button (2) `Netdata Export`

  The following screen is displayed:
  

The `Netdata Export Configuration` page consists of 2 tabs:

• The `GENERAL` configuration parameter management tab

• The `ENCRYPTION` Encryption Settings Management tab

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8.9.2.5. Procedure to setup the `GENERAL` parameters

• Click on the tab (1) `GENERAL`.

• Activate the elector (9) `Enable`.

• Enter the Netdata server FQDN or IP address in field (8).

• Select the Netdata server listening port (4).

• Select the network interface (7) to use for this connection.

• Enter the Netdata server API key in field (6).

• Press on the `Save` button (5)

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8.9.2.6. Procedure to configure the `ENCRYPTION` parameters

• Click on the button (2) `ENCRYPTION`.

  The following screen is displayed:

  

• If necessary, enable the selector (1) `Enable TLS`.

• If necessary, activate the selector (2) `Check certificate`.

• If necessary, click on the button (3) `Browse` to load the certificate file.

• Press on the `Save` button (4).

• Close the opened windows.

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