Check_postgres
A Nagios plugin for comprehensive monitoring and health checking of PostgreSQL databases.
What is Check_postgres?
check_postgres is a monitoring tool specifically designed for PostgreSQL databases, providing extensive health checks and performance metrics. It enables proactive monitoring of database status, connection counts, replication lag, and table bloat to maintain reliability and performance. The tool follows the Unix philosophy of doing one thing well—comprehensive PostgreSQL monitoring through a single, reliable script.
System administrators and DevOps teams responsible for maintaining PostgreSQL database reliability and performance, particularly those using Nagios monitoring systems.
Developers choose check_postgres for its deep PostgreSQL-specific monitoring capabilities and seamless Nagios integration with proper exit codes and output formatting. Its long-term maintenance since 2007 and active community support through mailing lists provide reliability for production environments.
Overview
Nagios check_postgres plugin for checking status of PostgreSQL databases
Use Cases
Best For
- Monitoring PostgreSQL database health and performance metrics like connection counts and replication lag in Nagios environments.
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