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# 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 

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="199"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Label</strong> </td><td><strong>Action</strong> </td><td><strong>Description/Example</strong> </td></tr><tr><td>Profile Name* </td><td>Add a name for the Discovery Profile. Discovery Profiles are created to save preferences and identify profiles to track and initiate discovery periodically. </td><td>The name of the profile helps identify the profile. </td></tr><tr><td>Discovery Options </td><td>There are two options for discovery. Choose the option that suits your requirement. </td><td><p>1. Discover inventory with availability and performance monitoring. </p><p>2. Discover only Inventory Information.</p><p>3. Discover inventory with availability and performance monitoring.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Provide Profile Details </td><td>Add a brief description of the discovery profile. </td><td>For example, For Linux servers only, H.O Servers, etc. </td></tr><tr><td>IP Address* </td><td>Type IP, IP range, or Subnet IP to be discovered. </td><td>You can choose to import from a CSV file too. </td></tr><tr><td>Import from CSV </td><td>Import device list from a CSV. </td><td>This is an alternate option to adding the IP, IP range, or subnet. </td></tr><tr><td>Device Credentials  </td><td>Select the relevant device credential using the dropdown menu. </td><td>Device Credentials must be pre-configured for selection. </td></tr><tr><td>Agent Details*  </td><td>Click the Pick Agents Here button to add the agent details. </td><td>Infraon agent collects data from devices, configured for discovery. It can support SSH, SNMP, WMI, etc. </td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Note:** Importing from a CSV file is optional. If you are not using the CSV, click the 'Next' button. &#x20;
{% endhint %}

Click 'Next' to add details on 'Filters'.&#x20;

Discovery Details | **Filters | Schedule**&#x20;

'Filters' has two sections: Device Filters and Server Component Filters.&#x20;

**Device Filters** | Server Component Filters&#x20;

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="343"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Label</strong>  </td><td><strong>Action</strong>  </td></tr><tr><td>Device Filters  </td><td>Click the first condition box to add either include or exclude devices. </td></tr><tr><td><p>Include Devices/ </p><p>Exclude Devices  </p></td><td>You may include or exclude IP Address, Device Type, or Device Name. </td></tr></tbody></table>

Choose the condition to suit your requirements. You may add additional conditions using the + icon. &#x20;

**Device Filters |** Server Component Filters &#x20;

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="355"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Label</strong>  </td><td><strong>Action</strong>  </td></tr><tr><td>Process  </td><td>Enable or disable the 'Process' button. </td></tr><tr><td>Process Name   </td><td>After enabling the 'Process' button, the 'Process name' will appear. Add 'Process Name' from the drop-down menu. </td></tr><tr><td>Server Flavour  </td><td>Add 'Server Flavour' from the drop-down menu. </td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Note:** The 'Filters' tab is optional. You can click the 'Next' button without adding details on Filters. &#x20;
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After adding details on Device Filters, click 'Next' to add details on 'Schedule.'&#x20;

Discovery Details | Filters | **Schedule** &#x20;

There are two scheduling options: 'Discovery Now' or a 'Discovery schedule' time.&#x20;

If you enable the button on 'Discovery Now,' the discovery will occur from the current time.&#x20;

For a Discovery Schedule, refer to the table.&#x20;

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="366"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Label</strong>  </td><td><strong>Action</strong> </td></tr><tr><td>Schedule Mode  </td><td>Click the discovery schedule mode at once, every, daily, weekly or monthly button. </td></tr><tr><td>At  </td><td>Click the calendar icon to add the date and time to the next column. </td></tr></tbody></table>

After adding details to the 'Discovery Schedule,' click 'Submit' to initiate the discovery.&#x20;

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**Note:** The 'Discovery Schedule' section is optional. By default, it will enable the 'Discover Now' button. &#x20;
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