XorMon

XorMon
Other namesXorMon NG
DeveloperXorux s.r.o.
Initial release11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)[1]
Stable release
2.1.14 / 18 December 2025 (2025-12-18)
Written inTypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Perl
Operating systemLinux
Platformx86-64 and PowerPC
TypeNetwork monitoring, infrastructure monitoring
LicenseGPL v3
Websitexormon.com
XorMon Original
Other namesXorMon
DeveloperXorux s.r.o.
Initial release22 October 2020 (2020-10-22)[2]
Stable release
8.0.6 / 27 November 2025 (2025-11-27)
Written inTypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Perl
Operating systemLinux
Platformx86-64 and PowerPC
TypeNetwork monitoring, infrastructure monitoring
LicenseGPL v3
Websiteoriginal.xormon.com

XorMon is an open-source IT infrastructure monitoring tool developed by the Czech software company Xorux. It is designed to monitor performance and health across various IT layers, including servers, storage, SAN, LAN, databases, and cloud environments.[3] The software is also provides specialized monitoring for IBM i and AIX, alongside standard platforms like VMware and Linux.[4]

XorMon serves as a unified successor to the company's previous monitoring tools, LPAR2RRD and STOR2RRD, combining their functionalities into a single interface.[5]

History

Xorux was founded in Prague in October 2013 by Pavel Hampl, a former IBM system administrator.[4] The company's original tools, LPAR2RRD and STOR2RRD, relied on RRDtool (Round Robin Database) for data storage and graphing.

XorMon was first introduced in October 2020[2] and later in March 2021 alongside LPAR2RRD version 7.10.[6] The original version acted as a unified front-end user interface that sat on top of existing LPAR2RRD and STOR2RRD instances. This allowed users to view data from both tools in a single dashboard while relying on the legacy backends.[7]

In April 2024, Xorux developed a complete rewrite of the software also known as XorMon NG.[1] XorMon NG uses a modern technology stack, replacing RRDtool with TimescaleDB for data storage, and introduces a microservices architecture.[8]

Version 2.0 was released in October 2025.[9]

Features

XorMon provides full-stack monitoring capabilities, collecting performance metrics from hardware and software vendors. It is frequently adopted by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who need to manage diverse fleets of systems.[4]

  • Multi-vendor support: The tool supports technologies including VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix, Oracle Database, and cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure.[10] It maintains strong support for IBM legacy systems, offering detailed metrics for IBM i (AS/400) ASPs, LPARs, and AIX.[11]
  • Topology: XorMon includes a visualization feature that maps the relationships between virtualization layers, physical servers, SAN switches, and storage arrays, allowing administrators to trace connectivity and performance bottlenecks.[12]
  • Interactive graphs: The interface uses JavaScript libraries to provide interactive charts that allow zooming and filtering, a departure from the static images of previous versions.[5]
  • Backup monitoring: Recent versions monitor backup jobs and status for platforms like Veeam, Veritas, and IBM Storage Protect.[9]

Architecture and deployment

XorMon is built on an open-source stack designed for scalability:

The software is typically deployed as a pre-configured virtual appliance (OVA) or as a Docker container.[13][14]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b "Beta". Announcements. XorMon Original. Xorux. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  3. ^ "Xorux: Availability of XorMon Next-Gen Software V.1.8". Press Release. StorageNewsletter. Voxyter. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  4. ^ a b c Morgan, Timothy Prickett (8 July 2024). "Xorux Is Gaining Traction With LPAR2RRD System Monitoring". IT Jungle. Guild Companies. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  5. ^ a b c Seget, Vladan (19 September 2024). "Unleashing the Power of XorMon: A Deep Dive into the Latest Release". ESX Virtualization. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  6. ^ "LPAR2RRD 7.10 adds support for Cloud technologies and XorMon". MarketPressRelease. Kenovate Solutions. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  7. ^ "XorMon Next Generation Version 1.6". Press Release. StorageNewsletter. Voxyter. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  8. ^ Seget, Vladan (November 16, 2023). "XorMon NG – A Great Monitoring Tool for Virtualization Admins". ESX Virtualization. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  9. ^ a b Seget, Vladan (8 December 2025). "XorMon 2.0 – Smarter Monitoring for IT Admins". ESX Virtualization. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  10. ^ "XorMon Official Website". XorMon. Xorux. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  11. ^ "Xorux Company Profile". TechChannel. Key Enterprises. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  12. ^ Demirdal, Batuhan (8 December 2024). "XorMon SAN Topology Usage". Batuhan Demirdal Blog (in Turkish). Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  13. ^ "XorMon on AppImageHub". AppImageHub. Hive01. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  14. ^ "Monitoring: LPAR2RRD: XorMon". Emmanuel Iffly Wiki. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
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