Zorka

Zorka is a cool open-source software that helps you keep an eye on Java applications. It’s built to work smoothly with other monitoring systems, making it a handy tool for developers and IT folks.

Key Features of Zorka

This software packs some pretty neat features! First off, it has low-overhead profiling, which means it won’t slow down your applications while you monitor them. It supports a bunch of different monitoring systems and protocols like Nagios, Zabbix, SNMP, syslog, and even local files. Plus, you get powerful scripting options!

Integration Made Easy

Another great thing about Zorka is its ability to integrate with popular application servers like Apache Tomcat (versions 6 and 7), JBoss (4 through 7), IBM Websphere (7 and 8), and more! If you’re using frameworks like Jasig CAS or Spring Webflow, Zorka comes with scripts that can really help out.

Compatibility and Setup

This web-based app is written in Java, so it's super compatible! It works well with the Java Development Kit (JDK) versions 5 through 7. As long as you have the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed on your system—whether it's GNU/Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X—you’re good to go!

Building the Zorka Agent

If you're looking to build the Zorka agent from scratch, you'll need to import various zorka-* packages into Eclipse IDE first. Don’t forget to comment out the zico modules in the main pom.xml files! You’ll also need to copy an Apache Maven plugin compiler into all those pom.xml files and configure Zorka's Maven build with the "install" goal. Finally, move those files from the zorka-dist/target/output/* directory onto your server.

Get Started Today!

If you're ready to dive in and start using Zorka, check out the detailed installation instructions on their GitHub page for everything you need!