topic How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive in ExtremeCloud IQ- Site Engine Management Center

How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

IKTNH — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:13:36 GMT

Hello,

We are relatively new to scripting/archive in SE, and would like to have a little bit help on copy downloded device script from github, to our own Site Engine., for laer use in Archive.

Need especially help with step number 2 in link below:

https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000111053

Procedure

Download the Dell (Force 10) backup script from github here: https://github.com/extremenetworks/ExtremeScripting/blob/master/XMC_XIQ-SE/cfg_backup_scripts/dell-force10
Install script into /usr/.local/Extreme_Networks/NetSight/appdata/InventoryMgr/properties/devicefiles
Right click switch --> Archive --> Inventory Settings
Change to use script for "Configuration Download MIB" to "script"
Set the Script to use "Dell Force 10"
Click Save
Right click the switch --> Archive --> Backup

Would be grateful in anyone could explained in details step number 2.

Thanks in adavance. Appreciate any help.

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

Robert_Haynes — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:39:02 GMT

You would take the contents of the script as shown on GitHub and place it in a file with an appropriate name in the sub-directory shown in step 2.

i.e. call it "DellArchiveScript.txt" for example. Copy and paste what is below the =-=-=-=- markers below and this should do the trick quick.

-=-=-=-=-=-

echo -n "-- Use these scripts to manage Dell Force 10 devices
name="Dell Force 10 - TFTP"
desc="Dell Force 10 SSH/TFTP Scripts"
--
-----BEGIN SCRIPT "Configuration Upload"-----
copy flash:/startup-config tftp://%TFTP_IP%/%RELATIVE_TARGET_FILE_PATH%
@receive 30
exit
-----END SCRIPT-----
-----BEGIN SUCCESS "Configuration Upload"-----

-----END SUCCESS-----
-----BEGIN SCRIPT "Configuration Download"-----
-----END SCRIPT-----
-----BEGIN SUCCESS "Configuration Download"-----
-----END SUCCESS-----
" > /usr/local/Extreme_Networks/NetSight/appdata/InventoryMgr/properties/devicefiles/DellArchiveScript.txt

-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

IKTNH — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:45:15 GMT

Thanks for answer, but our challenge is how do we copy the file into this location /usr/.local/Extreme_Networks/NetSight/appdata/InventoryMgr/properties/devicefiles.

Do we need a special FTP/TFTP tools for this, and how do we login into SE. Can we use f.example WIN SCP ?

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

Robert_Haynes — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:50:53 GMT

First - there is an error in that article. The ".local" should just be "local" in that path. I'll correctly that momentarily.

You can use the copy/paste method above by SSH'ng to the XMC/XIQ-SE appliance end issuing the command... OR yes you can save the contents of the script using notepad to a file and then use WinSCP / SCP to upload the file to the sub-directory noted.

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

IKTNH — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:06:53 GMT

Thank you. We have now managed to log into our XIQ-SE using WinSCP and navigated into the correct folder. However, when we have copied the new script file into the folder, we the dont see it in the Invertory Setting -> Device Family Definition Finename. What is the reason for this ?

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

Robert_Haynes — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:34:01 GMT

The new script should show immediately in the list you highlighted as long as the 'name' i.e. name="Dell Force 10 - TFTP" in the script is unique.

If you continue to experience issues with this procedure please consider opening a GTAC support case for additional assistance. Thank you.

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

IKTNH — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:46:15 GMT

Hi, Thank you for all your help. Unfortunately it doesn't show up in the list in our system, so we have opening a GTAC support case for additional assistance.

Re: How to copy own script into XIQ-SE - for later using in Archive

Robert_Haynes — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:07:35 GMT

Very good. I've reviewed your case and provided the case owner feedback. Seems there may be hidden characters at the start of the text that trigger the load failure.

You should just be able to use this command to achieve a working file. Copy/paste the entire output below as one command via SSH shell.

echo -n '-- Use these scripts to manage Dell Force 10 devices
name="Dell Force 10 - TFTP"
desc="Dell Force 10 SSH/TFTP Scripts"
--
-----BEGIN SCRIPT "Configuration Upload"-----
copy flash:/startup-config tftp://%TFTP_IP%/%RELATIVE_TARGET_FILE_PATH%
@receive 30
exit
-----END SCRIPT-----
-----BEGIN SUCCESS "Configuration Upload"-----

-----END SUCCESS-----
-----BEGIN SCRIPT "Configuration Download"-----
-----END SCRIPT-----
-----BEGIN SUCCESS "Configuration Download"-----
-----END SUCCESS-----
' > /usr/local/Extreme_Networks/NetSight/appdata/InventoryMgr/properties/devicefiles/DellArchiveScript.txt