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Ensure Ninja Service is Running

Overview​

This Script creates a scheduled task that will make sure ninja service is running at the startup.

Sample Run​

Open any device and go to Play Button > Run Automation > Script
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Search and select Ensure Ninja Service is Running SampleRun1

Sample run to make sure Ninja Service is running at startup.
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Automation Setup/Import​

Step 1​

Navigate to Administration > Library > Automation
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Step 2​

Locate the Add button on the right-hand side of the screen, click on it and click the New Script button.
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The scripting window will open.
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Step 3​

Configure the Create Script section as follows:

Name: Ensure Ninja Service is Running
Description: This Script creates a scheduled task that will make sure ninja service is running at the startup.
Categories: ProVal
Language: PowerShell
Operating System: Windows
Architecture: All
Run As: System
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Step 4​

Paste the following Shell script in the scripting section:

$serviceName = "NinjaRMMAgent"
$actionScript = @"
if ((Get-Service -Name $serviceName).Status -ne 'Running') {
    Start-Service -Name $serviceName}
"@

$scriptPath = "$env:ProgramData\StartNinjaService.ps1"
Set-Content -Path $scriptPath -Value $actionScript -Force
$action = New-ScheduledTaskAction -Execute "powershell.exe" -Argument "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File `"$scriptPath`""
$trigger = New-ScheduledTaskTrigger -AtStartup
$principal = New-ScheduledTaskPrincipal -UserId "SYSTEM" -RunLevel Highest
Register-ScheduledTask -TaskName "EnsureNinjaServiceRunning" -Action $action -Trigger $trigger -Principal $principal -Description "Ensure NinjaRMM Agent service is running on startup." -Force

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Saving the Automation​

Click the Save button in the top-right corner of the screen to save your automation.
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You will be prompted to enter your MFA code. Provide the code and press the Continue button to finalize the process.
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Completed Automation​

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Output​

  • Activity Details