Execute command via SSH2 action

The SSH2 action executes a command on a SSH2 server. Optionally the action can be configured to use the telnet protocol instead.

Parameters

• Alarm number - The alarm count this action triggers on.
• Connect to - Monitor host or Specific host. If specific host, enter the Hostname.
• Host name - Host name or IP number. Leave blank to use the address of the asset.
• Connection type - SSH or Telnet. If telnet, ensure telnet parameters are correctly configured using the Network Monitor Settings > Other system settings > Monitor defaults tab.

  Warning: Remember that telnet is not encrypted and the username/password is sent in clear text.

• Command - Command to execute. The following formatting variables can be included when specifying a command.
  • %[asset.name] - asset name
  • %[monitor.name] - monitor name
  • %[asset.ip] - asset address
• Port - Port number that SSH2 server is listening on.
• Credentials - Monitor credentials or Stored credentials.
• Inherit credentials - If stored credentials is selected, the Inherit credential option displays. If checked, inherits credentials from the asset. If blank, enter action-specific credentials.
• Domain or Computer/Username/Password - Credential used to authenticate access for this action.