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Specifying a custom script

Objective

To import a shell command or custom script as a data source.

Background information

IBM Tivoli Monitoring Resource Model Builder enables you to use resource models to launch shell commands or scripts and retrieve the output.

Before you begin

Select the scripting language and operating systems.

When you finish

None

Procedure

  1. Specify the command you want to launch when you run this resource model by doing one of the following:

    Additional Information: You can import a custom script (like a bash or perl script) into a resource model so that the script launches when you run the resource model. IBM Tivoli Monitoring Resource Model Builder imports that file and adds it to the dependencies of the resource model. The file containing the script automatically installs on the endpoint with the resource model.

  2. In the Script Type field, select one of the following to indicate the type of output you expect from the command:
  3. Click Next to proceed with the wizard.

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