activate_skonf

skonf is currently in beta. It is planned to be released as a technology preview in Shinken 1.0.

What is skonf

Skonf is a web based configuration utility for Shinken. It stores the configuration items in a MongoDB distributed database. This makes it easier to manage, update and safeguard against data loss.

Shinken uses service templates assigned to hosts, permitting a host centric configuration. Business rules are also created and managed using host configurations. Making it intuitive and simple to manage host properties.

skonf features

  • WebUI initial release [rel. 1.0]
  • MongoDB database accessed using a URI [rel. 1.0]
  • Manage host configurations [rel. 1.0]
  • Integrated the discovery output as a basis for configuring new hosts [rel. 1.0]

skonf installation

The skonf preview is included in the Shinken github daily snapshot. It is not yet intended to be a workhorse. For handling deployment and automation workload, the discovery process is the way to go.

skonf graphical mockup

This is a mockup, the release interface will likely differ from this.

activate_skonf.txt · Last modified: 2012/01/26 16:31 by xkilian
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