Zabbix user groups

This includes dfu_import groups, used to import members into DataForge, and DataForge user groups, used to access the Zabbix server’s data for the Reporting feature. Both can be created with their corresponding wizards in DataForge.

dfu_import groups

Multiple dfu_import groups can exist, for example when multiple LDAP servers are in use. A dfu_import group is a prerequisite for importing Zabbix users into DataForge. Users to be imported must belong to such a group. The import wizard can create the group as well as add members. A group name must start with the prefix dfu_import, ensuring that DataForge correctly identifies the group and its members for import.

DataForge user groups

A DataForge user group is required for users who access the Reporting and AI features. It can be created automatically using DataForge’s user group wizard.

The DataForge user group leverages the service user’s permissions to access data from the Zabbix server and defines the scope for all members of the group. These groups follow a naming convention, beginning with the prefix dfu_group:, followed by the service user’s username without its prefix.

Requirements

For a Zabbix user group to be a valid DataForge user group, the following requirements apply:

1. The service user must have the prefix dfu_service_user: (1).
2. The user group must have the prefix dfu_group:.
3. The user group’s name (1) and the service user’s name (2) must match, ignoring prefixes.
4. The service user (2) must be part of the user group with the same name.

Creating DataForge user groups manually

This step is optional, as the user group wizard can handle the task.

To manually create a user group in Zabbix:

1. Navigate to Users > User groups.
2. Click Create user group in the top right corner. This opens a dialog with form fields.
3. Enter a group name that begins with the prefix dfu_group: followed by the service user’s name.
4. Permissions can remain at default.
5. If users already exist, they can be added in the Users field.

As reference, use the image in section DataForge user groups.

Synchronizing DataForge and Zabbix

For the user to appear in DataForge, DataForge and the Zabbix server must be synchronized.

Synchronization can run automatically or be triggered manually. Each server has a predefined synchronization interval or synchronizes on startup. The interval can be managed within the server configuration using the CLI key user-sync-schedule. Synchronization at startup can be triggered with the CLI key user-sync-on-start.

Synchronizing manually

To synchronize manually:

1. Navigate to Administration > Zabbix servers.
2. Open the context menu of the server to synchronize.
3. Click Synchronize now.