SSH File Monitor
Monitors the modification date of one or more files on a linux system.
General
| Executable | SSH_File_Monitor.exe |
| Connection method | SSH |
| Ports |
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Default parameters
| Parameter name | Possible values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host | <ip> | <hostname> | <fqdn> | empty | Hostname or IP of the target system |
| OSUsername | string | empty | Operating system user |
| OSPassword | string | empty | Password of the operating system user |
Sensor-specific parameters
| Parameter name | Possible values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filename | File(s) to be monitored (comma separated) |
Channels
| Channel name | Description |
|---|---|
<filename> - Last modified | Last modified (past hours) |
Troubleshooting
| Error Code | Error Message | Possible Solution |
|---|---|---|
[SCN-082-000] | The following parameters has not been provided: <parameters> Please read the sensor documentation for further information! | Specify the listed parameters in the profile or in the sensor-specific parameters. |
[SCN-082-101] | SSH error: <message> | Check the parameters Host, OSUsername and OSPassword and that SSH (port 22) is reachable from the PRTG probe. |
[SCN-082-300] | Checking failed for <file> - <message> | The file could not be checked. Check the file name and that the OS user has read permission for it. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How can I change the last modification time from hours to e.g. minutes? | Edit the channel and rename the unit from hours to minutes and add the value of 60 to the "Scaling Multiplication". |
Changelog
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 1.3.6.0 | First stable release |