The Execute command via SSH2/Telnet event connects to a remote server using SSH2 or telnet and executes a command.
Note: See the Schedules tab topic for an introduction to scheduling events.
Event settings
Hostname - The hostname of the remote host. This can be either a DNS name or an IP address.
Command - Specify the command to be executed on the remote host.
Port - Specify the port number where to connect. For SSH2 the default port is 22 and for telnet the default port is 23.
Use telnet - If checked, Network Monitor connects to the remote host using the Telnet protocol. Checking this option automatically modifies the port to 23.
Inherit credentials - If checked, inherits credentials from the currently selected group or gateway node. If blank, enter event-specific credentials.
Username/Password - Credential used to authenticate access for this event.