Add Script/Software to the N-able N-central repository
Create custom scripts to perform routine tasks on your customers' devices. Upload the script and add it to the N-able N-central script/software repository. You can then use the scripts in a scheduled task.
Scripts you can add to the N-able N-central repository include:
- Automation Manager policies,
- File transfer packages,
- Windows and macOS Scripts, abd
- Third party software packages.
Uploaded files must meet the following requirements:
- Scripts must be in batch file (.bat) or Visual Basic (.vbs, .vb, .vbe), or PowerShell format.
- Third party software packages must be InstallShield, MSI, or Wise installers.
- Files must not exceed 500 MB. A file reported by your operating system as 500 MB or more may fail at upload due to rounding performed by your operating system.
Access the script repository
- Click Configuration > Scheduled Tasks > Script/Software Repository.
- Click Add > Scripting or AI Assisted Scripting.
To upload a script from your computer to the repository:
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Provide a script Name for identification.
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Populate the Description with the script’s purpose.
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Next to File Name, click Browse to locate the script file.
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Click Open to upload the script file.
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Complete any Command Line Parameters (optional).
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Click OK.
You can also add scripts to the repository from the Scheduled Tasks > Add/Delete > Add > Scripting dialog and select From My Computer in the Location drop-down.
Information on co-authoring your scripts with Artificial Intelligence can be found in the AI Assisted Scripting section.
N-able N-central uploads the script to the repository for use with scheduled tasks.
After adding the script, you can action changes by following the steps outlined in Review Scripts in the N-central repository.