You can create or upload scripts within the platform. The script is then stored in the Atera scripts repository and can be run or scheduled. This article explains how to:
Note: For Atera's MSP platform, there is an upload limit of 20 MB per script, for Pro plan subscribers, while Growth and Power subscribers can upload scripts up to 1 GB.
Create a Script
You can create a script within Atera.
To create a script:
1. From the left-hand panel click Admin. |
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2. Then click Scripts. |
The Scripts page appears. |
3. Click the Create Script button, at the top of the page. |
The Create Script screen appears. |
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4. Fill in the fields:
Note: You can paste into this field from your preferred text/script/HTML editor. |
5. Click Create. |
Your script has been created. You can now run the script or schedule it via IT Automation.
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Upload a Script
You can upload a script within Atera.
To upload a script:
1. Navigate to Admin > Scripts.
The Scripts page appears.
2. Click the Upload Script button, at the top of the page.
The Upload Script screen appears.
3. Enter the description in the Description field.
4. Upload the script file from your PC ( *.bat, *.msi, *.exe, *.ps1).
5. Enter the Max Script Run Time. This is the maximum amount of time a script is allowed to run (can be from 1 - 60 minutes).
Note: You can optionally enter the arguments in the Arguments text entry box. You can also choose to run the script as a system (system administrator) or as a current user (current, local user). For *.msi files, use the following argument only /qn [Displays no user interface]
6. To run the script as a system administrator, tick System (under Run As). To run the script as a current (local) user, tick Current User.
7. Click Upload.
Your script has been created. You can now run the script or schedule it via IT Automation.