The DW-Lab CMK Central Server Service is an integrated, enterprise-ready platform designed to simplify, secure, and automate the operation of distributed Checkmk monitoring environments under control of the central host.
It provides a complete foundation for organizations that need reliable, scalable monitoring across multiple locations, networks, or clients—without the complexity and overhead traditionally associated with multi-site setups.
By combining Checkmk (RAW or Enterprise Edition), DW-Lab automation frameworks, OpenVPN, centralized DNS, and backup integration, the solution allows businesses and service providers to manage all remote monitoring instances from a single, secure, and efficient control point.
A Unified Platform for Distributed Monitoring
Modern infrastructures are highly distributed—branch offices, production sites, cloud environments, managed customers, and hybrid networks all require reliable monitoring.
The DW-Lab CMK Central Server turns this challenge into a manageable, standardized workflow by offering:
• Centralized lifecycle management for every Checkmk site
• Automated deployment of remote monitoring instances
• End-to-end secure connectivity using DW-Lab OpenVPN
• Dynamic DNS integration for instant site reachability
• Built-in backup strategy to protect configuration and monitoring data
With this platform, organizations can expand their monitoring landscape quickly and safely, without needing specialized skills at each remote location.
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Rapid Roll-out of New Monitoring Sites
Remote environments can be deployed within minutes. A single command on the central server generates a complete instance package, ready for installation anywhere. - Secure and Isolated Communication
Every site communicates through its own encrypted OpenVPN tunnel, ensuring privacy even in untrusted networks. - No Manual Configuration at Remote Locations
All logic, configuration, certificates, and DNS entries are prepared centrally. Remote operators simply install the delivered package—everything else is automated. - Fully Centralized Operations
All site creation, deletion, extension deployment, and lifecycle tasks are executed exclusively from the CMK Central Server. - Scalable for Enterprise and MSP Environments
Whether you manage 5 or 500 sites, the process remains identical, repeatable, and controlled. - Built for Checkmk RAW Edition
Leverages the power of Checkmk monitoring while offering DW-Lab’s operational enhancements.
Typical Usage Scenarios
Managed Service Provider (MSP) Monitoring
MSPs can centrally operate hundreds of customer monitoring sites:
- Simple deployment at each customer location
- Secure access without opening customer firewalls
- Central overview of all environments
- Centralized backup and compliance
Multi-Site Enterprise Monitoring
Organizations with distributed branches or production sites can:
- Deploy consistent monitoring at every location
- Centrally manage updates, extensions, and configurations
- Maintain a unified monitoring strategy across the entire company
Industrial and OT Monitoring
Factories, warehouses, and production floors often run isolated networks.
The solution enables:
- Secure connection of OT environments to IT monitoring
- Remote visibility without exposing internal networks
- Fast deployment of standardized monitoring nodes
Cloud-Connected Monitoring Nodes
For hybrid architectures, cloud instances can act as monitoring satellites:
- Easily provisioned via generated DEB packages
- Securely linked to the central environment
- Managed with the same operational model as on-premise sites
Why DW-Lab CMK Central Server?
The DW-Lab CMK Central Server is more than a tool—it is a complete service framework for delivering professional, secure, and scalable monitoring.
It brings structure, automation, and reliability to environments where monitoring traditionally requires manual effort and complex coordination.
DW-Lab transforms Checkmk RAW into a centrally orchestrated, multi-site monitoring platform.
Whether you are a service provider, enterprise IT leader, or systems integrator, the DW-Lab CMK Central Server helps you deliver monitoring services faster, more securely, and with dramatically reduced administrative overhead.
Supported Operating System Environments
DW-Lab CMK Central Server has been developed and tested primarily under Ubuntu Linux, providing the highest level of stability and integration with open-source networking tools.
However, it also supports flexible deployment in hybrid and Windows-based environments:
- Ubuntu 22.04 or higher – Native and fully supported.
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) – DW-Lab Generated CMK Instances can be deployed within WSL environments.