Lua scripts action

The Lua scripts action executes a Lua script, the asset of the monitor that calls the action is used by the script as the host. The Lua script action can execute both simple and advanced scripts. Scripts using the advanced script model have custom defined argument sections that are not described here.

Parameters

  • Alarm number - The alarm count this action triggers on.
  • Author - The creator of the Lua script.
  • Version - The version of the Lua script.
  • Description - A one line summary of the Lua script.

    NOTE   Additional parameters display here, as required to support the Lua script.

  • Credentials
    • No authentication - No other credential settings are required.
    • Use specific credentials in API - Set an Account type to Windows domain account, SSH/Telnet account or VMware account.
    • Perform Windows impersonation - Use a user logon account.
  • Inherit credentials - If Use specific credential in API or Perform Windows impersonation is selected, the Inherit credential option displays. If checked, inherits credentials from the asset. If blank, enter action-specific credentials.
  • Domain or Computer/Username/Password - Credential used to authenticate access for this action.