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Server Management

Server Management Screen​

Screen Overview​

The Server Management screen is used to create, organize, and execute automation scripts against one or more BluSKY-connected servers. Administrators can assemble command sequences, filter and select target servers by role or access control (AC) system, dispatch scripts, and monitor server replies in real time.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
Available ScriptsList of saved server-automation scripts available to load or edit.Select a script here to display its commands.
CommandsGrid of commands that make up the currently selected script.Includes columns Command and Execution Number.
CommandThe specific operation to be performed when the script runs.Read-only within the grid; added via Select Command.
Execution NumberThe order in which the command runs within the script.Lower numbers execute first; can be adjusted with Up/Down.
Show ServersList of servers returned by the current filters.Use arrow buttons to move servers to Selected Servers.
RolesFilter box used to show servers by role (e.g., DB, Application, Video).Type a role, then refresh/show servers to update the list.
AC SystemsList of Access Control systems for filtering servers by system.Populated with Show AC Systems.
Selected ServersThe servers chosen as execution targets for the current operation.Use Add/Edit/Delete to manage this list.
Select CommandDropdown of available command types/templates to insert into the script.Use with the Copy button to add to the Commands grid.
Replies from serversLive log area showing responses from each server during execution.Can be cleared with Clear replies; supports Pause screen.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Add Script – Create a new script record.
  • Delete Script – Permanently remove the selected script.
  • Copy Script – Duplicate the selected script, including its commands.
  • Rename Script – Change the name of the selected script.
  • Show Servers – Populate the Show Servers list based on current filters.
  • Show AC Systems – Load AC Systems to enable system-based server filtering.
  • >> – Move all servers from Show Servers to Selected Servers.
  • > – Move highlighted servers from Show Servers to Selected Servers.
  • < – Remove highlighted servers from Selected Servers back to Show Servers.
  • << – Remove all servers from Selected Servers back to Show Servers.
  • Refresh (Commands) – Reload the Commands grid for the selected script.
  • Up / Down – Change the Execution Number order of the selected command.
  • Enable / Disable – Toggle whether the highlighted command will run.
  • Select Command – Choose a command template to add to the script.
  • Copy (next to Select Command) – Insert the selected command template into Commands.
  • Add (Selected Servers) – Manually add a server entry to Selected Servers.
  • Edit (Selected Servers) – Modify the highlighted server entry.
  • Delete (Selected Servers) – Remove the highlighted server from Selected Servers.
  • Execute Script – Run the command list against all servers in Selected Servers.
  • Cancel Execution – Attempt to stop a running execution.
  • Clear replies – Clear the Replies from servers pane only (does not delete audit logs).
  • Pause screen – Temporarily stop the replies pane from updating/auto-scrolling.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

How to build a new script

  1. Click Add Script and provide a name when prompted.
  2. In Select Command, choose the first command you need, then click Copy to add it.
  3. Repeat step 2 for each additional command.
  4. Use Up/Down to order commands; use Enable/Disable to control which commands will run.
  5. Optionally rename the script with Rename Script for clarity.

How to select target servers

  1. (Optional) In Roles, enter a role to filter; click Show Servers to refresh the list.
  2. (Optional) Click Show AC Systems, select a system to filter the server list.
  3. In Show Servers, highlight one or more servers and click > to add them to Selected Servers. Use >> to add all.
  4. To remove servers from the target list, highlight them in Selected Servers and click < or <<.

How to execute a script and monitor results

  1. In Available Scripts, select the script you want to run and verify its Commands.
  2. Ensure at least one server is listed in Selected Servers.
  3. Click Execute Script.
  4. Observe progress and results in Replies from servers.
  5. If necessary, click Cancel Execution to stop further steps.
  6. Click Clear replies to reset the pane once you have reviewed output.

How to modify an existing script

  1. Select it from Available Scripts.
  2. Use Select Command + Copy to add new steps.
  3. Reorder with Up/Down; toggle any steps with Enable/Disable.
  4. Use Delete Script to remove the entire script if it is no longer needed.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • A script requires at least one enabled command and at least one server in Selected Servers to execute; otherwise Execute Script may be disabled or will return a validation error.
  • Execution Number determines sequence; when ordering changes, numbers reflow to preserve order.
  • Enable/Disable affects execution only; disabled commands remain saved with the script.
  • > and >> add servers to Selected Servers; < and << remove them. If no items are highlighted, single-arrow buttons have no effect.
  • Cancel Execution stops dispatching remaining steps; steps already sent to servers are not rolled back.
  • Pause screen halts live updates to the replies pane but does not pause the actual execution.
  • Clear replies removes visible logs from the pane only; historical logs remain available in system audit/diagnostics (if enabled by your tenant).
  • If filters return no servers, Show Servers will list empty; remove filters or change Roles/AC Systems criteria.
  • Deleting a script is permanent and cannot be undone.
  • Network or server outages may produce timeout or connectivity errors in Replies from servers; rerun after connectivity is restored.

Permissions​

  • Access is typically restricted to Global Administrators, System Administrators, or Integrators with server-scripting privileges.
  • Creating, renaming, copying, and deleting scripts requires a ManageServerScripts-type permission.
  • Executing scripts requires an ExecuteServerScripts/ServerControl-type permission.
  • Users without edit rights can view scripts and replies but cannot modify commands or run executions.

Linked Workflows​

  • AC Systems – Use to maintain systems that appear in the AC Systems filter.
  • Roles/Server Roles – Define and manage server role tags used by the Roles filter.
  • Audit/Job Monitor – Review historical execution logs and outcomes.
  • Notifications/Alerts – Configure alerting for failures reported in Replies from servers.

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