Unix/Linux Endpoint Target

Automation can perform basic functions on Unix and Linux systems such as executing commands and scripts and performing file read/write operations.

Unix/Linux Endpoint targets require Terminal Key-Based Credentials or Terminal Password-Based Credentials account keys and are used with Unix/Linux System workflow activities.

Creating Unix/Linux Endpoint Targets

Perform the following steps to create the target:

1. In the left navigation menu, click Targets.

2. Click New Target.

3. From the Target Type drop-down list, choose Unix/Linux Endpoint.

4. Enter a unique display name for the target in the Display Name field and a brief description in the Description field.

5. In the Account Keys area, choose an existing account key or choose Add New to add a new account key from the Default Account Keys drop-down list. For more information, see the Terminal Key-Based Credentials or Terminal Password-Based Credentials Help topics.

6. In the Unix/Linux area, enter the following information:

   • Host/IP Address - Enter the host name for the Unix/Linux endpoint.
   • Port - Enter the port number or use the up and down arrows to select the port number to access the terminal on the target. The default port is 22.
   • Default Bash Shell Path - Enter the path to the Bash shell on the target. The default path is /bin/bash.

7. Click Submit to add and save the target.