How to Install Zabbix Server 7.0 LTS on Ubuntu 24.04 (ARM64)

Zabbix is one of the most popular and robust monitoring tools available. The 7.0 LTS (Long Term Support) version brings new features and significant improvements. This detailed guide will help you install Zabbix 7.0 LTS on an Ubuntu 24.04 ARM64 system with Nginx and MySQL.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

1. An Ubuntu 24.04 ARM64 server.
2. Root access or a user with sudo privileges.
3. An internet connection to download the necessary packages.

Step 1: Update the System

First, update your system to ensure all packages are up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install the Database Server

Zabbix requires a database to store data. In this example, we will use MySQL/MariaDB.

Install MariaDB:

sudo apt install mariadb-server -y

Start and enable the MariaDB service:

sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

Secure the MariaDB installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 3: Create the Zabbix Database

Connect to MySQL/MariaDB and create the database and user for Zabbix:

sudo mysql -u root -p

# Inside the MySQL console:
CREATE DATABASE zabbix CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_bin;
CREATE USER 'zabbix'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'strong_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON zabbix.* TO 'zabbix'@'localhost';
SET GLOBAL log_bin_trust_function_creators = 1;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Step 4: Install the Zabbix Repository

Add the Zabbix repository:

wget https://repo.zabbix.com/zabbix/7.0/ubuntu/pool/main/z/zabbix-release/zabbix-release_7.0-1%2Bubuntu24.04_all.deb
sudo dpkg -i zabbix-release_7.0-1+ubuntu24.04_all.deb
sudo apt update

Step 5: Install Zabbix Server, Frontend, and Agent

Install the necessary packages:

sudo apt install zabbix-server-mysql zabbix-sql-scripts zabbix-frontend-php zabbix-nginx-conf zabbix-agent

Step 6: Configure the Zabbix Database

Import the initial database schema:

zcat /usr/share/zabbix-sql-scripts/mysql/server.sql.gz | mysql -uzabbix -p zabbix --database=zabbix

Edit the Zabbix Server configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/zabbix/zabbix_server.conf

Adjust the following lines with your database information:

Adjust the following lines with your database information:

DBHost=localhost
DBName=zabbix
DBUser=zabbix
DBPassword=strong_password

Step 7: Configure the Zabbix Frontend

Edit the Nginx configuration file for Zabbix:

sudo nano /etc/zabbix/nginx.conf

Uncomment and adjust the following lines as necessary:

server {
    listen          80;
    server_name     example.com;

    root            /usr/share/zabbix;

    index           index.php;
    location / {
        try_files $uri $uri/ =404;
    }

    location ~ \.php$ {
        include snippets/fastcgi-php.conf;
        fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php/php7.4-fpm.sock;
    }

    location ~ /\.ht {
        deny  all;
    }
}

Ensure PHP is configured correctly:

sudo nano /etc/php/7.4/fpm/php.ini

Adjust the following settings:

post_max_size = 16M
upload_max_filesize = 2M
max_execution_time = 300
max_input_time = 300
date.timezone = "America/Sao_Paulo"

Restart the PHP-FPM and Nginx services:

sudo systemctl restart php7.4-fpm
sudo systemctl restart nginx

Step 8: Start and Enable Zabbix Services

Start and enable the Zabbix services:

sudo systemctl start zabbix-server zabbix-agent
sudo systemctl enable zabbix-server zabbix-agent

Step 9: Complete the Installation via Web Interface

Open your browser and access your server’s address to complete the setup:

http://your_server/zabbix

Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the installation.

Conclusion

You now have Zabbix 7.0 LTS installed and running on your Ubuntu 24.04 ARM64 server. This powerful monitoring tool is ready to help you effectively monitor your IT infrastructure. Be sure to consult the official Zabbix documentation for more advanced configurations and customizations.