How does Zabbix handle distributed monitoring?

Zabbix effectively handles distributed monitoring by employing Zabbix proxies. These proxies act as intermediaries that gather data from monitored devices located in remote locations and then forward this information to the main Zabbix server. This architecture allows for efficient data collection and reduces the load on the central server by allowing local processing of data, which is particularly beneficial in circumstances where network connectivity may be limited or unstable.

Zabbix proxies can also cache data and forward it to the server when connectivity is restored, ensuring that no critical data is lost even in the event of temporary connectivity issues. This approach enhances the overall scalability of Zabbix, enabling organizations to monitor distributed environments without overwhelming a central database or server.

The other alternatives do not accurately describe Zabbix's distributed monitoring capabilities. For example, creating separate databases for each location could lead to data silos and complicate overall network monitoring. A cloud-based solution is not inherently a part of Zabbix's design for handling distributed monitoring, and while a global database may facilitate centralized data access, it does not address the nuances of data collection from dispersed locations as effectively as Zabbix proxies do.