This task describes how to collect generic output data by using Perl scripts.
Prerequisite: Make sure the following applies:
Your BSM Connector is configured to work with OMi by using the bsmc-conf
tool.
The certificate request is approved on the OMi side.
Your BSM Connector is set up as a connected server in OMi.
In the BSM Connector user interface, click in the toolbar. Then click Generic output >
Perl Script.
Alternatively, double-click an existing policy to edit it.
In the Properties page, define information that is related to the policy itself (for example, the name and description of the policy).
For details, see Configuring Perl Policy Properties.
In the Source page, define the path to the Perl script or upload the embedded script, set the polling interval, the input parameters, and define the result array and result data key names.
For details, see Configuring the Data Source in Perl Policies .
In the Mappings page, configure the default mappings of the input data properties to custom fields.
For details, see Configuring Mappings in Perl Policies (Generic Output Only) .
Click Save and Close to save the policy and close the editor.
Optional. If the list of policies does not refresh automatically in the BSM Connector user interface, click in the toolbar.