6.4.3 Procedure for setting commands

Set the command that is appropriate for the operating system on the operation target host (Windows, AIX, HP-UX, Linux, or Solaris). When creating a plug-in that is compatible with multiple operating systems, set a command for each operating system.

The commands you set must be scripts or commands that are present on and executable by the operation target device.

The commands executed in plug-ins can have return values in the range from 0 to 63.

Plug-ins and service templates must be designed in such a way that standard output and standard error output produce less than 100 KB of data. When the standard output or standard error output of a plug-in exceeds 100 KB, the command is immediately killed and the plug-in terminates with an error. In this scenario, the results of execution of the command cannot be guaranteed.

Important: Interactive commands and script that seek user input and commands that do not end automatically using a GUI display or the like cannot be executed.

To set a command:

Click the Remote Command tab in the Create Custom Plug-in or Edit Custom Plug-in dialog box.
In the Execution Method area of the Platform, click CLI Command.
Enter the command line in CLI Command, and then click the Save button.

Figure 6‒10: Platform (when CLI Command is selected for the execution method)