PowerShell Runbook
Overview
PowerShell Runbook can be used if you want to execute certain actions on a monitor while using PowerShell protocol to access the monitor. This can be used for Windows devices.
Navigation
After selecting the , a screen appears to create a Runbook.
SSH Runbook is selected by default. Select the Powershell Runbook to start creating the Runbook.
PowerShell Runbook Screen
The following parameters appear on the Create Runbook screen for Powershell protocol.
Runbook Name | Enter a unique name of the Runbook you wish to create. The name should be given logically based on the task performed by the Runbook |
Monitor/Group |
Select a Monitor or Group based on your requirement.
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Credential Profile | Select the credential profile so that your runbook is able to access the monitor using the appropriate credentials and perform its task on the monitor. |
Create Credential Profile | Select this option if you wish to create a new credential profile. |
SSH Script | Write down the script of the task you want your runbook to perform in this space. |
Script Language | Select the language (GO or Python) in which you write your script. |
Parsing Script | Enter the script to parse the output received after executing the SSH script. |
Add variable | Add a variable, if needed to be used in the parsing script. |
Select the Create Runbook Plugin button to create the Runbook based on the parameters entered.
Select the Test button to verify the correctness of the script and the validity of the credential profile.
Select the Reset button to erase all the current field values, if required.