Manage paths
Multiple path settings can be created to designate specific paths to commands on hosts.The specified path is appended to the existing path and is used to search for commands (for example, /usr/bin:/usr/sbin). Certain commands, such as scli, require an absolute path.
For additional prerequisite details:
See Host Inventory configuration steps.
To Manage Paths select:
In the Host Inventory toolbar at the top of the browser window, click .
Add, Edit, or Delete settings using the buttons at the bottom of the window.
Click to configure settings and then click .
Table: Paths field descriptions.
| Field | Description | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|
|
Domain* |
Select the IT Analytics Domain from the list; for most environments, only one Domain is displayed. Multiple domains facilitate management for Managed Services Providers (MSPs). | |
|
Name* |
Assign a name to identify this Paths setting that you are defining. | |
|
Path* |
Provide the path(s) that you want prefixed to the PATH environment variable. Note that there is no standard for the paths, therefore you must supply the details to enable the Data Collector to connect. If the Data Collector is installed on a Linux server, use the following command to determine the path to Linux servers: ssh <userId> @<hostServer> env If the Data Collector is installed on a Windows server, use the following, freely available executable (plink.exe) to determine the path to Linux servers: plink <userId> @<hostServer> env |
Linux: /opt/QLogic_Corporation /SANsurferCLI:/usr/local /sbin:/usr/local/bin: /sbin:/bin:/usr/sbin: /usr/bin:/root/bin:/opt /EMLXemlxu/bin:/usr/sbin /hbanyware:/opt/HBAnyware Windows: C:\Program Files\Emulex \Util\HBAnyware; C:\Program Files \QLogic\SANSurfer |
|
OS type* |
Select either Linux or Windows | |
|
Description |
Enter a note to help identify this Path setting |