Where Does Centreon Store Config and Logs?
Centreon keeps config in etc centreon and logs in var log centreon. Data lives in MySQL plus RRD files.
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Centreon spreads data across several paths. Config files live in /etc/centreon. Logs live in /var/log/centreon. Performance graphs live as RRD files under /var/lib/centreon. Status and config also live in MariaDB.
A file copy alone is not a full backup. You need the databases plus the config tree. Logs help with debugging but can be rotated. Check disk use on the RRD path first when graphs stop. Keep poller and central configs in sync, since mismatched versions leave hosts monitored with stale check definitions.
Where Centreon stores this, by platform
/etc/centreon
Main config tree with broker and engine includes. Back up with database dumps. Keep poller configs in sync after restore.
/var/log/centreon
Engine and broker logs. Useful for poller and scheduling faults. Not needed for restore, but keep recent files for review.
Frequently asked questions
how do i back up centreon
Use Centreon backup scripts to dump the databases, then copy /etc/centreon. RRD perfdata sits under /var/lib/centreon. Restore config before starting pollers.
where are centreon logs stored
Engine, broker, and web logs land here. Check centengine and cbd logs first for poller gaps. Rotate logs to avoid filling the monitoring host disk. Keep a few rotations for outage review and audit trails.
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