Thank you for joining the program.
Why move from Perl to Rust? SNMP collection mode already existed in Perl. It let you run SNMP checks from a JSON file instead of a code module. This mode was easier to handle for users, but slightly less efficient than a dedicated plugin. We have rewritten it in Rust as a compiled binary with no Perl dependencies. This executable will be used to improve the performance of other existing SNMP connectors, and can later serve as the foundation for other collection families (HTTP in particular).
What we expect from you
- Install the Rust SNMP collection on a test or non-critical environment, alongside your Perl plugins, to compare its performance and results (statuses, values, metrics) with those of the Perl plugin on your own devices.
- Report bugs, discrepancies in results, and any unclear parts of the documentation.
- Give us feedback on the JSON format: in particular, is it easy to write and read?
- If you wish, share the JSON collections you write for your devices. This will help us offer official Centreon connectors to make your deployments easier and ensure they are supported.
How the group works
- This group is the main place for exchanges: questions, feedback and new release announcements.
- When reporting a bug, include the command you ran, the output you got, the output of the equivalent Perl plugin (if you have it), your distribution and the logs (see the user guide).
- We do our best to follow up on your feedback and keep you informed of how it is handled.
- The beta will last about 6 months. We will publish incremental improvements as well as interim fixes based on your feedback.
Before you start, read the program charter and the installation guide, pinned in this group.