All-in-One Website Monitoring Solution

Introduction

This guide provides a step-by-step breakdown for setting up an integrated monitoring system using Zabbix, OpenVAS, Uptime Kuma, and Wazuh. This combination ensures comprehensive monitoring for website uptime, security vulnerabilities, and event logging.

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Step 1: Install Zabbix for Server & Website Monitoring

Zabbix is used for uptime, performance, and infrastructure monitoring.

1. Install Zabbix Server

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y zabbix-server-mysql zabbix-frontend-php zabbix-agent

2. Configure Zabbix Database

sudo mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE zabbix;
CREATE USER ‘zabbix’@’localhost’ IDENTIFIED BY ‘password’;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON zabbix.* TO ‘zabbix’@’localhost’;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

3. Start Zabbix & Configure Frontend

Start Zabbix services:

sudo systemctl restart zabbix-server zabbix-agent apache2

Access the frontend via http://your-server-ip/zabbix and complete the setup.

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Step 2: Install OpenVAS for Vulnerability Scanning

OpenVAS scans for security vulnerabilities.

1. Install OpenVAS (Greenbone Security Manager)

sudo apt install -y openvas

2. Start OpenVAS services

sudo systemctl start openvas

3. Access OpenVAS Dashboard

Open https://your-server-ip:9392

Default login: admin / generated password

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Step 3: Install Uptime Kuma for Website Uptime Monitoring

Uptime Kuma monitors website availability and alerts you on downtime.

1. Install Docker & Run Uptime Kuma

docker run -d –restart=always -p 3001:3001 –name uptime-kuma louislam/uptime-kuma

2. Access the Uptime Kuma Dashboard

Open http://your-server-ip:3001

Add your websites to monitor their uptime.

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Step 4: Install Wazuh for Security Event Monitoring

Wazuh monitors log files and security events.

1. Install Wazuh Server

curl -sO https://packages.wazuh.com/4.3/wazuh-install.sh
sudo bash wazuh-install.sh

2. Start Wazuh & Access Dashboard

sudo systemctl start wazuh-manager

Open https://your-server-ip:5601

Login with the default credentials and configure alerts.

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Step 5: Integrate Everything with Alerts

✅ Zabbix → Sends alerts for performance issues
✅ OpenVAS → Scans for security threats
✅ Uptime Kuma → Notifies you of website downtime
✅ Wazuh → Tracks security logs and threats

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Conclusion

This setup provides a comprehensive, open-source monitoring solution for multiple websites. It ensures that security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and downtime events are detected and alerted in real-time. By integrating Zabbix, OpenVAS, Uptime Kuma, and Wazuh, you can maintain a secure and highly available web infrastructure.