Linux Servers
Linux Servers module is used to discover Linux servers that support SSH protocols.
Initiate Linux Server Discovery
There are three tabs on the 'Linux Servers' page.
Discovery Details | Filters | Schedule
Label
Action
Description/Example
Profile Name*
Add a name for the Discovery Profile. Discovery Profiles are created to save preferences and identify profiles to track and initiate discovery periodically.
The name of the profile helps identify the profile.
Discovery Options
There are two options for discovery. Choose the option that suits your requirement.
1. Discover inventory with availability and performance monitoring.
2. Discover only Inventory Information.
3. Discover inventory with availability and performance monitoring.
Provide Profile Details
Add a brief description of the discovery profile.
For example, For Linux servers only, H.O Servers, etc.
IP Address*
Type IP, IP range, or Subnet IP to be discovered.
You can choose to import from a CSV file too.
Import from CSV
Import device list from a CSV.
This is an alternate option to adding the IP, IP range, or subnet.
Device Credentials
Select the relevant device credential using the dropdown menu.
Device Credentials must be pre-configured for selection.
Agent Details*
Click the Pick Agents Here button to add the agent details.
Infraon agent collects data from devices, configured for discovery. It can support SSH, SNMP, WMI, etc.
Click 'Next' to add details on 'Filters'.
Discovery Details | Filters | Schedule
'Filters' has two sections: Device Filters and Server Component Filters.
Device Filters | Server Component Filters
Label
Action
Device Filters
Click the first condition box to add either include or exclude devices.
Include Devices/
Exclude Devices
You may include or exclude IP Address, Device Type, or Device Name.
Choose the condition to suit your requirements. You may add additional conditions using the + icon.
Device Filters | Server Component Filters
Label
Action
Process
Enable or disable the 'Process' button.
Process Name
After enabling the 'Process' button, the 'Process name' will appear. Add 'Process Name' from the drop-down menu.
Server Flavour
Add 'Server Flavour' from the drop-down menu.
After adding details on Device Filters, click 'Next' to add details on 'Schedule.'
Discovery Details | Filters | Schedule
There are two scheduling options: 'Discovery Now' or a 'Discovery schedule' time.
If you enable the button on 'Discovery Now,' the discovery will occur from the current time.
For a Discovery Schedule, refer to the table.
Label
Action
Schedule Mode
Click the discovery schedule mode at once, every, daily, weekly or monthly button.
At
Click the calendar icon to add the date and time to the next column.
After adding details to the 'Discovery Schedule,' click 'Submit' to initiate the discovery.
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