Upload Systems

NOTE: See Adding or Editing a Linux/Unix System for details on how to upload Linux/Unix systems.

How to get there

  1. In the Navigation Pane, under Application Manager, click Systems.

  2. From the Systems page, click Upload Systems to upload a .csv file to connect systems with HelpSystems One.

What it does

These options allow you to import multiple Linux/Unix systems at once, eliminating the need to define many systems manually.

Options

Select a CSV File

Launches the Open screen, which allows you to select the .csv file containing the required system information. 

The .csv file must:

  • Be in valid CSV format.
  • Have either 2 or 4 columns.
  • Be in format: hostname, alias, user, password. Hostname and alias are required.
NOTE: Powertech Antivirus checks the .csv file for duplicate aliases, but not hostnames. A valid import file does not contain duplicate aliases in the file and database.
Authentication Type

If the uploaded file does not provide authentication details, indicate the way the system can be authenticated. You have the following options:

  • Username and Password. Enter the username and password that will be used for installing products on this system.
    NOTE: The user must be able to connect with SSH. If the user is root, the system must "PermitRootLogin" for SSH with a password or "PermitRootLogin" for SSH with an ssh key. If the user is not root, it must be able to elevate to root authority with sudo
  • SSH Private Key. Select Select a private key file to find your SSH private key file. Enter the username and passphrase if the SSH key requires one.