3.4.0 Matrix Server Administration Guide

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• MX_SERVER=IP address

The primary address of the server that calls the script. The address is

specified in dotted decimal format.

•

MX_TYPE=(SERVICE|DEVICE)

Whether the script is for a service or device monitor.

•

MX_VHOST=IP address

The IP address of the virtual host. The address is specified in dotted

decimal format. (Applies only to service monitors.)

•

MX_PORT=Port or name

The port or name of the service monitor. (Applies only to service

monitors.)

•

MX_NAME=name

The name of the device monitor. (Applies only to device monitors.)

Matrix Server does not set any other variables. If a script requires a

variable such as a pathname, it will need to set it.

Limit the Servers That Can Join a Matrix

The network secret key controls server access to the matrix. When you

create a matrix configuration, you will specify a password that is used as

the network secret key. Servers must have this password to join the

matrix. When you add a new server to the matrix and import the matrix

configuration to it, the network secret key will be included. See the

PolyServe Matrix Server Installation Guide for more information.