Zabbix Agent
Zabbix Agent is a component of the Zabbix monitoring system. It collects performance and availability data from monitored devices and sends it to the Zabbix server. This data is then used for analysis, alerting, and reporting. The agent supports various platforms and can monitor a wide range of metrics.
What is Zabbix Agent
Zabbix Agent is an integral part of the Zabbix monitoring system, which is designed to monitor and track the status of various network services, servers, and other network hardware. The agent collects data such as CPU load, memory usage, disk space, and network traffic from the monitored devices and sends this information to the Zabbix server.
The Zabbix Agent can be installed on a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it a versatile tool for network administrators. It supports both passive and active checks, allowing it to either wait for requests from the Zabbix server or actively send data at regular intervals.
Developed by Zabbix LLC, the Zabbix monitoring system has been widely adopted due to its robust features and scalability. It is used by organizations of all sizes to ensure the health and performance of their IT infrastructure. The data collected by the Zabbix Agent is crucial for generating alerts, creating reports, and performing trend analysis, helping administrators to proactively manage their networks.
Zabbix Agent runs on TCP and UDP port 10050 and is official IANA port.Security risk
If port 10050 is open and the Zabbix Agent service is running, it could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to monitoring data or to execute arbitrary commands on the monitored devices. Proper firewall rules and access controls should be implemented to mitigate this risk.
In our UFW tutorial you can follow instructions how you can configure UFW to close port 10050. Use StackChanges to monitor if the Zabbix Agent port is closed and stays closed. StackChanges will send an alert if port 10050 is open again.