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is there a way to change the default folder (/var/prtg/scripts) to another folder like /home/user/scripts for shh sensor

Because I dont have root permissions, and I need to create custom ssh scripts

thanks

folder root ssh-script

Created on Aug 8, 2013 6:04:14 PM



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At the moment it is not possible to change the script directory (which was chosen due to security reasons).

As an alternative you might have a look at the following KB article which describes how to run your own scripts using putty:

Custom SSH Sensors

Created on Aug 9, 2013 2:36:48 PM by Greg Campion [Paessler Support]



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Has Paessler's position on this changed within the last 12 months?

Created on Sep 11, 2014 11:51:44 PM



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This is still the same.

Created on Sep 12, 2014 12:20:10 PM by Greg Campion [Paessler Support]



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Our security profile is to use home directories as opposed to a shared directory. Home directories are more secure than the current profile as they are traceable to accounts.

I understand that it may be a platform security choice for PRTG, but ultimately this is less secure for clients who want to secure it in their own way.

Created on Apr 26, 2016 12:01:07 AM



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Thank you for the post, I'm very much afraid though, currently there are no plans to change this.

Created on Apr 26, 2016 11:52:19 AM by Torsten Lindner [Paessler Support]




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