CPU Temperature Monitor - Create

Summary

This script is designed to establish a remote monitoring system for Windows computers, specifically focusing on tracking CPU temperature. The script utilizes the CPUTempMon.exe tool to monitor CPU temperatures and generate alerts if any sensor consistently records temperatures exceeding the permissible limit.

Tool Placement:

• Save the CPUTempMon.exe file in the LTShare directory (or Webdav for hosted partners) under the path Transfer/Tools/CPUTempMon/CPUTempMon.exe.
• Create the CPUTempMon folder, place the CPUTempMon.exe file, unblock the file if it's blocked, and execute an iisreset command after placing the file.

IIS Reload for Hosted Partners:

• Hosted partners can utilize the IIS Reload option under Server Status after completing the tool placement to ensure proper functionality.

Temperature Threshold Calculation:

• The permissible limit is determined by subtracting the defined offset in Automate. This offset can be set either in the system property or the client-level EDF.

Understanding EDFs and System Properties:

• Familiarize yourself with the Extra Data Fields (EDFs) and system properties explained in this document to ensure seamless usage of the solution.

Note:

• It's crucial to follow the specified directory structure and initiate an iisreset after placing the tool.
• The CPUTempMon.exe tool is attached to this document.

Sample Run

First Run: For the initial run, you must execute the script with the Set_Environment parameter set to 1. This is necessary for importing/creating the EDFs and system properties utilized by the solution.

Regular Execution:

With Force Parameter: The script’s general function is to compare the monitor set currently installed on the machine with the configuration in the EDFs and system properties. If discrepancies are detected, the monitor will be re-created. However, the force switch can be used to forcefully re-create the monitor set.

Variables

Name	Description
ProjectName	CPUTempMon
WorkingDirectory	C:/ProgramData/_Automation/Script/CPUTempMon
DownloadURL	https://redirhostname/labtech/transfer/Tools/CPUTempMon/CPUTempMon.exe
ToolPath	C:/ProgramData/_Automation/Script/CPUTempMon/CPUTempMon.exe
ScriptPath	C:/ProgramData/_Automation/Script/CPUTempMon/CPUTempMon.ps1

User Parameters

Name	Example	Required	Description
Set_Environment	1	True (For First Run of the script)	For the initial run, you must execute the script with the Set_Environment parameter set to 1. This is necessary for importing/creating the EDFs and system properties utilized by the solution.
Force	1	False	The script’s general function is to compare the monitor set currently installed on the machine with the configuration in the EDFs and system properties. If discrepancies are detected, the monitor will be re-created. However, the force switch can be used to forcefully re-create the monitor set.

System Properties

Name	Example	Required	Description
CPUTempMon_Enable_Servers	1	True	To enable or disable server monitoring, use 1 or 0 respectively. By default, the setting is 1 (enabled).
CPUTempMon_Enable_Workstations	1	True	To enable or disable workstation monitoring, use 1 or 0 respectively. By default, the setting is 1 (enabled).
CPUTempMon_Interval_Seconds	300	True	Run time interval in seconds of the monitor set. Default value is 300.
CPUTempMon_Offset	10	True	This number represents the number of Celsius degrees to subtract from the maximum temperature allowed by the vendor for a sensor, in order to calculate the monitoring threshold or permissible limit.
CPUTempMon_AlertTemplate_Servers	172	True	This refers to the ID of the alert template that will be applied to the remote monitor for servers. By default, the script will attempt to set the ID of the △ Custom - Ticket Creation - Computer alert template.
CPUTempMon_AlertTemplate_Workstations	172	True	This refers to the ID of the alert template that will be applied to the remote monitor for workstations. By default, the script will attempt to set the ID of the △ Custom - Ticket Creation - Computer alert template.

Client-Level EDF

Name	Example	Type	Description
CPUTempMon_Exclude_Servers	Marked or Unmarked	Check-Box	Mark this EDF if you want to exclude the servers of the client from the CPU Temperature monitoring solution.
CPUTempMon_Exclude_Workstations	Marked or Unmarked	Check-Box	Mark this EDF if you want to exclude the workstations of the client from the CPU Temperature monitoring solution.
CPUTempMon_Offset	20	Text	This can be used to override the value stored in the system property CPUTempMon_Offset for a specific client’s machine.
CPUTempMon_AlertTemplate_Servers	1	Text	This can be used to override the value stored in the system property CPUTempMon_AlertTemplate_Servers for a specific client’s machine. Best use case scenario is to disable the alerting for a specific client's servers.
CPUTempMon_AlertTemplate_Workstations	1	Text	This can be used to override the value stored in the system property CPUTempMon_AlertTemplate_Workstations for a specific client’s machine. Best use case scenario is to disable the alerting for a specific client's workstations.

Location-Level EDF

Name	Example	Type	Description
CPUTempMon_Exclude_Servers	Marked or Unmarked	Check-Box	Mark this EDF if you want to exclude the servers of the location from the CPU Temperature monitoring solution.
CPUTempMon_Exclude_Workstations	Marked or Unmarked	Check-Box	Mark this EDF if you want to exclude the workstations of the location from the CPU Temperature monitoring solution.

Computer-Level EDF

Name	Example	Type	Description
CPUTempMon_Exclude_Computer	Marked or Unmarked	Check-Box	Mark this EDF if you want to exclude the specific computer from the CPU Temperature monitoring solution.

Output

• Script Logs
• Files on Machine
• Remote Monitor

Attachments

CPUTempMon.exe