Configure target nodes for tools

The tools you create can be used in several ways. Tools can be:

Run only on the nodes you specify.
Configured to permit users to choose the nodes on which the tool will run.
Run in the context of a service (execute on the node that hosts that service).
Restricted to user roles to which specific users are assigned.
Restricted to a specific service type for which only the tools you assign to that service type are available from the associated service.

To specify nodes, use the Target tab in the Tool Properties dialog box to select the nodes on which you want the tools to run. You must also specify Node List in the Execute On list. This configures the tool to run on all the nodes on the Predefined Node List.

If you prefer to allow your users to determine where a tool is to be run, you must choose Selected Node in the Execute On list. When the tool is executed, a list appears from which users choose the location (service or node) where the tool will run.

To configure nodes for tools

Open the Tool Configuration editor, if it is not already open.
Right-click the tool to be configured to open the shortcut menu.
Select Properties to open the Tool Properties dialog box.
Select the Target tab.
In the Execute On list, select the target node or nodes on which the tool will run. Click the Execute On down arrow below to view options and target locations. Security options vary depending on the target location you select. See the HP Operations Manager for Windows Installation Guide for details.

Execute On

Select management server if you want the tool to run only on the server. As administrator, you can specify a user name, password, or both be required from the user.

Select node list if you want the tool to run on the list of managed nodes specified in the Nodes tab. As administrator, you can specify a user name, password, or both be required from the user.

Select console if you want the tool to run only on the console. In this case, the tool runs as the user logged on to that console. You cannot specify a user name or password.

Choose selected node if you want the tool to run on a node selected by your users. As administrator, you can specify a user name, password, or both be required from the user.
In the User Name box, specify the ID under which the tool executes. For example, you might enter root.
Check the Run as Agent User check box if you want to set the User Name to $AGENT_USER. This parameter is later replaced with the name of the agent user account specified on the server. The account on the management server is initially set to Local System.
If a password is required, specify in the Password box the password for the special user authorized in Step 6. The administrator specifies these passwords during the process of tool configuration.
In the Verify Password box, retype the specified password to confirm it.
To add nodes to the Predefined Node List, you must have Node List selected in the Execute on box. Click Add to open the Add nodes or node groups dialog box. Select one or more nodes or node groups to associate with the tool you are configuring. Click OK to close the Add nodes or node groups dialog box and add your selections to the Predefined Node list in the Target tab.
Click Remove to delete selected systems from the Target tab.
When you finish configuring the tool, click Apply in the Tool Properties dialog box to apply your changes.
Click OK to close the Tool Properties dialog box and save your changes.
Click Apply in the Configure Tools dialog box to save your new tool configuration. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.

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