Werk #53: New rule for configuring the display_name of a service

Component Setup
Title New rule for configuring the display_name of a service
Date Nov 5, 2013
Checkmk Edition Checkmk Raw (CRE)
Checkmk Version 1.2.3i7
Level Prominent Change
Class New Feature
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed

Thew new rule set Alternative display name for Services allows you to specify an alternative name to be displayed for certain services. It sets the configuration parameter display_name. This name is available as a column when creating new views or modifying existing ones. It is always visible in the details view of a service. In the availability reporting there is an option for using that name instead of the normal service description. It does not automatically replace the normal service name in all views.

Note: The purpose of this rule set is to define unique names for several well-known services. It cannot rename services in general.

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