Question:
Can FKM be set up to monitor compressed files, such as ZIP and GZ, on Unix systems?
Answer:
No, FKM can only monitor flat files and cannot parse the contents of compressed files like .gz or .zip.
The FKM (File Keyword Monitor) plugin checks files for specific keywords, monitors file updates, and verifies properties like size, permissions, and ownership, useful for both log monitoring and validating archive files.
Another option you might consider is the FTM (File Transfer Monitor) plugin. Unlike FKM, the FTM plugin is designed specifically to monitor the arrival of files by checking their existence and timestamps against expected delivery schedules. It’s particularly useful in environments with scheduled file transfers, such as confirming whether a trading report was received on time. While FKM examines file contents, FTM focuses solely on timely delivery, making it ideal for scenarios where ensuring file arrival is the priority.
If you want to know more about FTM, you can check this link: https://docs.itrsgroup.com/docs/geneos/current/collection/ftm/index.html#Heading-overview
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