Adding or Editing a Linux/Unix System

Follow these steps to add or edit a Linux/Unix System:

  1. In the Navigation Pane, under Application Manager, click Systems.
  2. On the Linux/Unix tab of the Systems page, click Add System or click on an existing system.
  3. This will open the Add/Edit System page.

  4. Enter an Alias for the Linux/Unix system.
  5. Enter the IP Address of the Linux/Unix system.
  6. Enter a port number if you want to use a different one than the default 22.
  7. Select your Authentication Type.
    • Username and Password
      • Enter a username and password to be used for Authentication.
    • SSH Private Key.
      • Select Select a private key file to find your SSH private key file. Enter the username and passphrase if your SSH key requires one.
    • None
      • Indicates authentication has not been set.
  8. Click Save.

   To add multiple servers from a .csv file:

  1. Click Upload Systems from the Systems tab of the Application Manager.
  2. Select Select a CSV file to select the .csv file with the server information. The import file should have 2 or 4 columns in format: hostname, alias, user, password.
  3. Configure authentication details and click OK. See Upload Linux/Unix Systems for more information.