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how i create a WMI Custom String Sensor?

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Hello, I looking to create a sensor to add the name of the network adapter and then create a sensor to display the MAC address of the network adapter and got an error message that is: not WQL been analyzed (code: PE046). someone could enlighten me on this? thank you in advance.

sensor wmi wmi-sensors

Created on May 12, 2016 11:54:21 AM



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Hi,
What results do you get when running the Query in WMI Tester?
Best regards

Created on May 13, 2016 12:30:50 PM by Konstantin Wolff [Paessler Support]



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Hi, I solved my problem but now I looking to view the serial number of the machine via custom query wmi, I did some research but I have not yet found anything. Best regards

Created on May 13, 2016 12:41:05 PM



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Hi,
you could start with the following query:

Select * from Win32_SystemEnclosure

You should get a list of serial numbers and then adjust the query to receive only one.
Best regards

Created on May 13, 2016 12:56:59 PM by Konstantin Wolff [Paessler Support]




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