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Properties for Task: Utility Tab

The Utility tab lets you specify the name and path of the external utility you want to run. An external utility can be, for example, a script written for a management tool other than CA ITCM.

This tab contains the following fields:

Executable

Specifies the executable for the external utility that must be executed by the engine. When the file is not in the PATH of the agent, the full path and file name must be specified. UNC paths are allowed. Use the Browse button to locate the executable.

Note: The program with the specified executable must be available on all agents on which the external utility is to be executed.

Working Dir

Defines the working directory where the external utility is to execute.

Example: c:\

Parameters

Specifies the command line parameters if any, for the external utility.

Create text file

File name

Creates an associated text file for the external utility executable on the agent computer. This option can, for example, be used if the executable depends on an installation script an .INI file or a batch file.