STACKIT Run Command

STACKIT Run Command enables centralized, encrypted execution of administrative scripts on Linux and Windows VMs without exposing public access ports.

Service Overview

• Enhanced Security Perimeter: Enables system diagnostics and maintenance without opening internet-facing SSH or RDP ports.
• Repeatable Operations: Standardizes administrative tasks using centrally maintained script templates.
• Audit Logging: Captures chronological execution history, console outputs, and exit codes centrally.

Technical Details

• Agent Architecture: Relies on the STACKIT Server Agent running locally on the guest instance to process incoming API tasks.
• Execution Workflow: Select a template, pass parameter arguments, execute remotely, and view status (exit code 0 = success).
• Access Control: Scoped per project and managed through STACKIT IAM permissions.

Limitations & Constraints

• No Interactive Execution: Executed in the background; interactive terminal prompts (e.g., sudo password prompts) are unsupported.
• Strict Template Syntax: Argument passing depends strictly on pre-defined template parameters; raw ad-hoc command strings are restricted.
• Mandatory Local Agent: Commands fail immediately if the guest STACKIT Server Agent is stopped or uninstalled.

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