Add Windows Machine to Zabbix

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1. Configure the Windows 11 VM (Agent Side)

  • Download the installer: Open the browser inside your Windows 11 VM and download the official Zabbix Agent 2 .msi file.
  • Run the installation: Open the downloaded file and click through the setup until you reach the Zabbix Agent Configuration screen.
  • Fill in the fields: Configure the installer exactly as follows:
    • Host name: MBREMOTE
    • Zabbix server IP / DNS: 192.168.1.183
    • ServerActive (for active checks): 192.168.1.183
  • Finish setup: Complete the installation wizard so the service starts running.

2. Open the Windows Firewall

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  • Open Firewall settings: Search for Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security in the Windows start menu.
  • Create a new rule: Click Inbound Rules on the left menu, then click New Rule… on the right side.
  • Configure the rule settings: Select Port ➡️ TCP ➡️ enter 10050 under Specific local ports.
  • Allow the connection: Select Allow the connection ➡️ check Domain, Private, and Public ➡️ name the rule Zabbix Agent and click Finish.

3. Add the Host in the Zabbix Web Interface

  • Navigate to Hosts: Open http://192.168.1 in your web browser, log in, and go to Data collection ➡️ Hosts ➡️ click Create host.
  • Fill in Host details: Enter the following values on the screen:
    • Host name: MBREMOTE
    • Visible name: MBRemote
    • Templates: Search for and select Windows by Zabbix agent
    • Host groups: Select Virtual machines
  • Add the missing Interface:
    • Click the blue Add text right next to Interfaces.
    • Select Agent from the dropdown menu.
    • In the IP address field that appears, type the local IP address of your Windows 11 VM (e.g., 192.168.1.X).
    • Leave the port set to 10050.
  • Save: Click the blue Add button at the bottom of the window to save the host configuration.
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