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Checkmk

Comprehensive open-source infrastructure and application monitoring platform.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars4.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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AlertsSnmpPythonNetwork MonitoringServer MetricsInfrastructure Monitoring
Overview

Why consider Checkmk?

Checkmk is an enterprise-grade infrastructure and network monitoring solution. It monitors servers, switches, containers, cloud platforms, and databases with automatic service discovery.

Guided learning

Learn Checkmk by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Checkmk

Checkmk combines rule-based configuration, 2,000+ official check plugins, and low CPU overhead to monitor thousands of nodes from a single dashboard.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name checkmk \
3 -p 8080:5000 \
4 checkmk/check-mk-raw:latest

Access Checkmk Web UI on http://localhost:8080/cmk/.

Checkmk Raw Edition is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Checkmk FAQs

Checkmk is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Checkmk is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Checkmk is listed as an alternative to Dynatrace. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.