Run a script in N-able N-central

Last Modified

Fri May 22 11:23 GMT 2020

Description

  • This article describes how to run a script in N-able N-central UI.

Environment

  • N-able N-central

Solution

  • Script file names must not contain spaces. Ensure that PowerShell is installed on the target devices before running PowerShell scripts.
  • When running a script whose name contains spaces, you need to enclose the script name in quotes.
  • Command line parameters for MSI installers must be in the format of: <filename> </i or /u> </additional parameters>. For example, MyInstaller.msi /i /qn. The following examples are invalid: MyInstaller.msi /qn or /i MyInstaller.msi /qn.
  • If execution of a script requires user input, it must be specified in the Command Line Parameters field when the task is created.
To run a script
  • Run a script through N-able N-central under the SO Level:
  1. Go to Configuration.
  2. Select Scheduled Tasks.
  3. Click on Add/Delete and then click the Add tab.
  4. Select Scripting and fill in the Details, Targets, Schedule and Notification tabs.
  5. Click Save.
  • Run a script in the device:
  1. Go to All Devices and click the device you will apply the script.
  2. Click Add Task and choose Run a Script.
  3. Fill in the Details, Targets, Schedule and Notification tabs.
  4. Click Save.