Manage Checkmk IT monitoring in Ansible

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Published on June 30, 2025 2:00:40 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2E7k7s0I44

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In this video we will show you how to automate Checkmk using Ansible. We’ll cover installing and configuring Checkmk with Ansible, adding hosts and services automatically, and managing rules to tailor your monitoring setup. This tutorial provides a complete guide to automating your Checkmk environment for scalability and efficiency.

References
Checkmk Ansible Collection: https://github.com/Checkmk/ansible-collection-checkmk.general
Checkmk Knowledge Base: https://checkmk.atlassian.net/wiki/x/eoiQ
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:09 Checkmk Ansible Overview
03:29 Activate Changes
10:10 Adding Hosts
16:39 Install Checkmk Agent
20:09 Discover Services
24:38 Configure Rules
33:30 Final thoughts

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