How frequently can Zabbix agents collect data based on configured intervals?

Zabbix agents have a flexible configuration that allows them to collect data at very short intervals, even as often as once every second, depending on how they are set up. This capability is crucial for scenarios where real-time monitoring is needed, such as tracking of high-frequency metrics or system performance that requires immediate attention.

The ability to configure the collection interval to as often as every second enables users to tailor their monitoring setup to meet specific needs and granular requirements. This feature ensures that Zabbix can accommodate a wide variety of environments, from those needing less frequent checks to those with demanding real-time monitoring requirements.

Other options, while representing various potential timings, do not fully capture the flexibility and granularity that Zabbix agents can offer when collecting data. Thus, the correct understanding reflects the extensive configurability of Zabbix in terms of data collection intervals.