24 Questions
What is the purpose of ODBC monitoring in Zabbix?
To monitor database connections and queries
Where is the ODBC configuration done in Zabbix?
/etc/odbc.ini
What is the purpose of the 'isql' command with the '-v' option?
To verify ODBC connection
What does the 'db.odbc.select' key return in Zabbix frontend?
One value (the first column of the first row of the SQL query result)
What is the purpose of 'db.odbc.get' key in Zabbix frontend?
To return multiple rows/columns in JSON format
What is the range for the 'StartODBCPollers' option in ODBC monitoring?
0-1000
What is the purpose of 'odbcinst.ini' in ODBC configuration?
To list the installed ODBC drivers
What is the purpose of 'odbc.ini' in ODBC configuration?
To define data sources/databases
What is the purpose of 'unixODBC' driver on the Zabbix server?
To install ODBC drivers
What is the purpose of 'db.odbc.select' key in Zabbix frontend?
To return one value (the first column of the first row of the SQL query result)
What should be used to extract individual values from the 'db.odbc.get' key in Zabbix frontend?
JSONPath preprocessing
What is the alternative syntax for ODBC item keys in Zabbix frontend?
Using connection string
What is the purpose of the ODBC Driver Manager?
To make a call to the ODBC Driver
Which database drivers are recommended in the Zabbix documentation?
MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server
What is the purpose of the Timeout parameter in ODBC monitoring?
As the ODBC login timeout
Which API is independent from any of the DBMS or an operating system?
Standard Programming Interface (API) for accessing database management systems
What must be installed for the database to be monitored using ODBC?
unixODBC database driver
What does Zabbix Server do in the data flow of database monitoring?
Makes a call to unixODBC Driver Manager
What is the purpose of the ODBC Driver in the data flow of database monitoring?
Accesses the database over the network using the database API
What is the purpose of the Database monitor item type?
Must be used for database monitoring
What database drivers are mentioned in the data flow of database monitoring?
UNIXODBC ODBC Driver, MySQL ODBC Driver, ORACLE ODBC Driver
What does the Zabbix documentation provide recommended settings for?
MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server
What is the purpose of the Standard Programming Interface (API) for accessing database management systems?
To provide a standard programming interface for accessing database management systems
What is the role of Zabbix in database monitoring?
To initiate the database monitoring by making a call to unixODBC Driver Manager
Test your knowledge of Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) with this 20-minute quiz. Covering ODBC monitoring, APIs, and accessing external databases, this quiz is designed for Zabbix 6.0 Certified Professionals.
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