Use standard and custom commands

Procedure

1. In the IIoT Core Services UI, select the Device tab, then Devices.

2. For a given device, click the Task button.

3. In the Start Task window, open the Select Command list to select a command.

   Custom commands are prefixed with the word Custom.Make the necessary parameter selections in the Environment Variables section.These are the available standard commands:

   Standard commands	Description
   reboot	Reboot the gateway device.
   network information	Get network information, including firewall and port information.
   device info	Get device information for the gateway device, including number of core devices, memory, and disk size.
   resource usage	View usage of computing resources (CPU, memory, disk space).
   get firewall rules	Show the current firewall rules in the gateway.
   add port to firewall rules	Enable a port to accept traffic to the gateway. This command is useful when you want to load and run your own container with an application that requires a port to be open on the gateway. NoteAn open port may expose the gateway to cyber exploits or attacks. Follow network security best practices or consult your IT security administrator before using this command.
   remove port from firewall rules	Disable traffic to a specified port on the gateway. Use this command to reverse the Add port to firewall rules command when the corresponding container application is no longer needed. This command helps reduce the security risk.
   list containers	List all running containers.
   purge container volume	Clean up data in the container volume on the gateway.

4. Click Confirm.

Results

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• Use standard and custom commands

  You can use IIoT Core Services to run commands remotely on your geographically dispersed gateway devices.

Procedure

1. In the IIoT Core Services UI, select the Device tab, then Tasks.

2. To delete a task, select the Actions menu ( ), then Delete.

3. Select Delete to confirm deletion of the task or Cancel to keep the task.

Results

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• Use standard and custom commands

  You can use IIoT Core Services to run commands remotely on your geographically dispersed gateway devices.

Parent Topic

• Use standard and custom commands

  You can use IIoT Core Services to run commands remotely on your geographically dispersed gateway devices.

Procedure

1. In the IIoT Core Services UI, select the Device tab, then Commands.

2. Click the + Add button.

3. Complete the needed information on the Create Command page.

   Field	Description
   Name	Enter a descriptive name for the custom command. This name appears in the Select Task list when you start a command.
   Version (Optional)	Specify a version number of your choice to track the command version.
   Description (Optional)	Provide a convenient description, such as the purpose of the command.
   Timeout Seconds	Specify how long the command should try to execute before canceling the attempt.
   Type (Optional)	Specify the runtime (Shell, Python, or custom). If you select a custom type, click the Container Image Type list to select from available images in the software repository. NoteMake sure the image has been pushed to the Docker Trusted Registry beforehand.

4. (Optional) Add environment values if needed by clicking the + Add button.

   Field	Description
   Key Names	Name of a parameter to appear in the Environment Variables area of the Start Task window. Example: Set Start Time
   Default Value	Default value for the new parameter.
   Description	Helpful information about the command, such as the purpose of the parameter.

5. In the Upload window, upload a container application, either by using drag-and-drop or by browsing to select the file.

   The file name appears in the list right above the Upload window along with other options.

6. Under File Path, specify the file path of the container application.

7. In the Entry Point Shell Script window, enter the shell commands needed to launch the container that you are attaching.

8. Click Save.

Results

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• Use standard and custom commands

  You can use IIoT Core Services to run commands remotely on your geographically dispersed gateway devices.

Procedure

1. In the IIoT Core Services UI, select the Device tab, then the Commands tab.

2. To edit a custom command, select Edit from the Actions menu ( ) for that command.

3. Make the necessary edits.

4. Click Save.

Results

Parent Topic

• Use standard and custom commands

  You can use IIoT Core Services to run commands remotely on your geographically dispersed gateway devices.

Procedure

1. In the IIoT Core Services UI, select the Device tab, then the Commands tab.

2. To delete a custom command, select Delete from the Actions menu ( ) for that command.

3. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete, or click Cancel to keep the command in the inventory.

Results

Parent Topic

• Use standard and custom commands

  You can use IIoT Core Services to run commands remotely on your geographically dispersed gateway devices.