Zabbix is primarily built using a combination of programming languages, with different components developed in specific languages to leverage their strengths for various functionalities.
Core Components and Their Programming Languages
The versatile architecture of Zabbix allows it to be highly efficient and scalable, with each major part of the system developed in a language best suited for its role.
| Zabbix Component | Programming Language(s) Used |
|---|---|
| Server | C |
| Proxy | C |
| Agent | C |
| Agent2 | Go |
| Frontend | PHP |
| Java Gateway | Java |
The Zabbix Server, Proxy, and Agent are foundational elements responsible for data collection, processing, and distribution. Their development in C ensures high performance, low resource consumption, and direct system interaction.
The newer Agent2, written in Go, offers improved concurrency, enhanced plugin support, and a more modern development approach, building upon the capabilities of the original agent.
The Frontend, which is the web interface users interact with, is built with PHP. This choice provides a robust and flexible platform for creating the dynamic dashboards, reports, and configuration pages that make Zabbix user-friendly.
Lastly, the Java Gateway is developed in Java, specifically designed to monitor Java applications (JMX - Java Management Extensions), allowing Zabbix to seamlessly integrate with and collect metrics from Java-based environments.
This multi-language approach underscores Zabbix's design as a powerful, modular, and comprehensive monitoring solution capable of handling diverse IT environments.
