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Installing the NRPE plugin on the Nagios Core 4.0.x server allows Nagios Core to execute checks on remote computers.

Instructions for installing the NRPE plugin are part of the NRPE Installation instructions are located here. Llook down the bottom at "Install check_nrpe Plugin Only".

https://support.nagios.com/kb/article.php?id=515

Install check_nrpe plugin

  • Type sudo ./configure --with-ssl=/usr/bin/openssl --with-ssl-lib=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu and press Enter
  • Wait for the configure command to complete
  • Type sudo make all and press Enter
  • Wait for the make all command to complete
  • Type sudo make install and press Enter
  • Wait for the make install command to complete

The check_nrpe plugin is now installed in /usr/local/nagios/libexec/