.. _gettingstarted/installations/shinken-first-steps: Where is the configuration? ---------------------------- The configuration is where you put the ``etc`` directory. Usually it's ``/etc/shinken`` or ``C:/Program Files/Shinken``. * ``shinken.cfg`` is meant to be main configuration file that will call all others I migrate from Nagios, do I need to change my Nagios configuration? -------------------------------------------------------------------- No, there is no need to change your existing Nagios configuration. You can use an existing Nagios configuration as-is, as long as you have installed the plugins expected by the configuration. Once you are comfortable with Shinken you can start to use its unique and powerful features. What do I need to do next -------------------------- The next logical steps for a new user are as listed in the :ref:`Getting Started <gettingstarted/index>` pages: * Did you read the :ref:`Shinken Architecture <architecture/the-shinken-architecture>` presentation? * Complete the :ref:`Shinken basic installation <configuration/index>` * Start adding devices to monitor, such as: * :ref:`Public services <monitoring/network-service>` (HTTP, SMTP, IMAP, SSH, etc.) * :ref:`GNU/Linux <monitoring/monitoring-a-linux>` clients * :ref:`Windows <monitoring/windows>` clients * :ref:`Routers <monitoring/monitoring-routers>` * :ref:`Printers <monitoring/printer>` * Setup the web interface: * Use the :ref:`default WebUI <integration/webui>` * Or set-up a :ref:`third-party web interface <integration/index>` and addons. Getting Help ------------- New and experienced users sometimes need to find documentation, troubleshooting tips, a place to chat, etc. The :ref:`Shinken community provides many resources to help you <contributing/index>`. You can discuss installation documentation changes in the Shinken forums.