Resources

At Resources, you can configure and manage Resources. Resources can contain any file that is needed to perform a certain Task, such as .MSI files, setup files, patches, hotfixes, etc.

For example, if you want to install a certain application or security update on an Agent by using a Task Perform Unattended Installation, you first need to store the necessary files as a Resource before you can use them in the Task.

To store the Resources, the following formats are available:

Resource Type

Explanation and Tips

resource_datastore Stored in Datastore

The Resource is stored in the Datastore and is always available and additional credentials are not necessary. The Dispatcher will download the Resource from the Datastore and cache it on the Dispatcher first. When used in a Job, the Agent will use the Resource from the Dispatcher's cache.

Use this storage method if a Resource can be used repeatedly without requiring additional credentials. This option may take a bit longer at first upload.

For single files only.

resource_fileshare Located on fileshare

The Resource is stored on a file share and requires credentials to access the share each time the Task is run. Availability of the Resource depends on the availability of the share.

Use this storage method if a Resource is too large to be stored in the Datastore or cached on Dispatchers. This option is the fastest method, but it can severely affect network traffic; Agents will download the Resource directly from the file share; it is not downloaded and cached by the Dispatchers first.

For single files only.

resource_url Located at URL

The Resource is stored at a certain Internet location. Availability of the Resource depends on the availability of the Internet site.

Use this storage method to refer to Resources that are stored at a certain Internet location. URL redirection is also supported. This option can severely affect network traffic; Agents will download the Resource directly from the URL; it is not downloaded and cached by the Dispatchers first.

Only for Agents using Windows, Apple Mac OS X and Linux (only RedHat, Suse, Ubuntu). For Mac OS X and Linux Agents, a LibCurl library must be installed.

resource_package Ivanti Automation Resource Package

The Resource is stored in the Datastore and can contain files and folders. The package is treated as a single Resource and its contents are available for browsing and selecting.

Use this storage method if a Resource consists of a set of files (for example, a Microsoft Office installation).

For multiple-files.

Configuration

  • View all or only the enabled or disabled Resources.
  • Use the Tree View to see (and manage) the folder structure. Grouping Resources in folders can be useful in large environments and multi-tenant Ivanti Automation sites to easily locate any Resources you have created and also to create folders for various needs. You can use Resource folders for example to:
    • configure permissions on groups of Teams.
    • configure trusted Modules and Resources for a Team folder.
  • Use the List View to see an alphabetical list of all Resources.
  • Type the search criteria in the Search field and click Search to search on Resource and folder name.
  • When switching (list and tree) view, your selection is retained. All folders that contain an item from your selection will be unfolded.

Actions

From Resources, the following actions are available:

  • Add a new Resource
  • View or change Resource configuration
  • Manage your folders in the Tree View (add a new folder, rename an existing folder, delete an existing folder and its content)

When selecting one or more Resources, you can:

  • Disable or enable one or more Resources
  • Move one or more Resources to a specific folder
  • Delete one or more Resources