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82| Configuring monitor functions Manual
The “Generic Secure Shell (SSH) Check” requires logon credentials (i.e. username and
password or Private Key file) to connect (authenticate) and run SSH scripts on a remote
Unix-based target computer. These credentials must be specified from the „Logon
Credentials‟ tab available in the properties of the relative check. For more information
on logon credentials, please refer to the „Logon credentials‟ section in the „Configuring
GFI Network Server Monitor‟ chapter.
4.10 Linux/Unix Operating System Checks
4.10.1 File existence Check
GFI Network Server Monitor can search for specific files in a target computer running on Linux or
Unix (e.g. you can use this check to look for scheduled batch job results. If the file exists, you
will receive a confirmation stating that the scheduled batch jobs have been executed). You can
also search the contents of an existing file for a specified string (e.g. searching for “fail” or
“failed” strings in the results file of scheduled batch jobs can help you define if all jobs were
successful).
Screenshot 80 - File Existence check parameters dialog
A File Existence function requires the following parameters:
» File (UNC Path) – Specify the complete path to the file (e.g. /etc/password).
» Does not exist – Enable this option to check for file existence only. In this case, the check
fails if the specified file is found.
» Exists - Enable this option to check for file existence only. In this case, the check
succeeds if the specified file is found.