Execute Windows command event

The Execute Windows command event executes a specified command on the Network Monitor host machine. This can be used to trigger scripts or batch files located on the Network Monitor host. The command runs as a system user process and cannot require any interaction with a user.

NOTE   See the Schedules tab topic for an introduction to scheduling events.

Event settings

  • Command - Enter the command to be executed.
  • Parameters - Add parameters to be sent with the command. Use citation characters to specify a parameter containing spaces as one parameter.
  • Inherit credentials - If checked, inherits credentials from the currently selected group or gateway node. If blank, enter event-specific credentials.
  • Domain or Computer/Username/Password - Credential used to authenticate access for this event.