What is the alternative term for active data collection in Zabbix?

In Zabbix, active data collection refers to the process where the Zabbix agent initiates the data collection from the host and sends this data back to the Zabbix server at regular intervals. The alternative term for this process is "polling."

In polling, the Zabbix server requests data from the agents. This is distinct from passive data collection, where the Zabbix server does not initiate the data collection but rather waits for the agents to send the data. Understanding this terminology is crucial for grasping how Zabbix operates, especially when configuring data collection methods for monitoring hosts.

Since trapping refers to the capture of events or messages, it does not align with the concept of active data collection in terms of a systematic approach to monitoring host performance. Similarly, logging pertains to the recording of events or transactions, which is not specifically tied to the act of data collection. Tracking generally implies monitoring a change over time but is more broad in scope and does not capture the technical nuances of data transmission as in polling.