define host{ use generic-host host_name google.de alias Google Website address google.de parents shack-modem hostgroups http-servers } define host{ use generic-host host_name google-dns parents shack-gw parents shack-modem alias Google DNS Service (always reachable) address 8.8.8.8 } define service { host_name google-dns service_description DNS Service use generic-service check_command check_dns }