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Werk #5173: Major OMD config options can now be set via WATO global settings

Component Setup
Title Major OMD config options can now be set via WATO global settings
Date Sep 1, 2017
Level Prominent Change
Class New Feature
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
1.5.0i1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

The OMD configuration options that are used to configure basic aspects of the Check_MK sites can now be configured via WATO. The settings are available via "WATO > Global settings > Site Management".

These settings are activated during regular activate changes similar to the other configuration settings.

It is also possible to set site specific option via the site specific global settings.

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