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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Zabbix
Infrastructure1024MB+ RAM
Enterprise-grade open-source monitoring solution for networks, servers, and applications
infrastructuremonitoringzabbixopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Zabbix in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Zabbix
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Zabbix on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Zabbix template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted monitoring stack with the Zabbix web UI, Zabbix server, and PostgreSQL database, then verify the login screen in a browser.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Zabbix
Use the template picker search to find Zabbix in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Zabbix template
Choose the Zabbix template. Server Compass fills the Zabbix web frontend, Zabbix server, PostgreSQL database, persistent volumes, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Zabbix settings
Confirm the app name, web port, database user, generated database password, and PHP timezone. In this run, the app was named zabbix-demo and used host port 4250.
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Step 6Deploy Zabbix
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Zabbix web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Zabbix image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Zabbix is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Zabbix app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Zabbix in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Zabbix login page confirms the monitoring web interface is reachable.
After Zabbix Opens
- Sign in with the default Zabbix credentials, Admin / zabbix, and change the Admin password immediately.
- Install Zabbix agent or agent2 on every host you want to monitor, then add those hosts in the Zabbix UI.
- Create host groups, templates, triggers, and notification media before relying on alerts.
- Put the Zabbix web UI behind HTTPS and an access-control layer before exposing it publicly.
- Back up the zabbix_postgres_data volume because it stores configuration, history, users, and alerting state.
- Keep the Zabbix web and server images updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Zabbix web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container and displayed the login page.
Zabbix deployment questions
What does the Zabbix template deploy?
It deploys the Zabbix web frontend, Zabbix server, and a PostgreSQL database with persistent volumes for server and database data.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4250, which maps to the Zabbix web UI inside the container on port 8080.
What are the default Zabbix credentials?
Fresh Zabbix installs use Admin / zabbix by default. Change that password immediately after the first sign-in.
Does this template install a Zabbix agent?
No. The template deploys the server, web frontend, and database. Install Zabbix agent or agent2 separately on the hosts you want to monitor.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Zabbix template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Zabbix with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}} and sign in as `Admin` / `zabbix`
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Immediately change the Admin password under Users -> Admin -> Change password
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Add hosts to monitor under Configuration -> Hosts (install `zabbix-agent2` on each host you want to monitor)
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Set up media types and triggers for alerts (email, Slack, webhook)
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Front the web UI with a reverse proxy + TLS before opening it to the internet
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Zabbix FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Zabbix
How do I deploy Zabbix with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Zabbix from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Zabbix?
Zabbix requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Zabbix data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Zabbix backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Zabbix to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Zabbix image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Zabbix free to self-host?
Zabbix is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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