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Configuration Management Portlets and Editors | Configuration Management
OMNM 6.5.2 User Guide 469
External File Server
Use the External File Server editor to define and maintain external file servers.
Access this editor by right-clicking the File Servers portlet and then selecting New, or by right-
clicking and existing file server definition and then selecting Edit.
The External File Server editor has the following fields and options.
Enable Disables the selected file servers from the list. A successful/failed message is
displayed.
This option shows only if the selected file servers are not enabled.
Test Verifies your settings for the selected file server. Shows the test progress and the
results in the Job Status window.
Delete Removes the selected file servers from the list. A confirmation message is displayed.
Click Delete to remove.
Share with User Opens the Share with User window where you select the colleague you want to share
this asset with and then type your message.
Field/Option Description
Name Is a unique name for the file server.
Description Provides a detailed description for the file server.
Enabled Activates the file server for use. Selected by default.
Server Type Specifies one of the following file server types:
• FTP Server (default)
Secure FTP/SCP Server
Note: Secure FTP connections (scp/sftp) often require SSH services be enabled on
the devices addressed. Make sure that your system’s server and sftp/scp file server can
also access the devices with SSH.
Menu Option Description