Configuration file / directory

This probe allows to monitor changes of files and directories.

It is recommended to use the probe with the object class Configuration File. In this case, the Data section will be replaced by the Configuration changes section, that provides extended functionality to work with directories and versions of files.

Settings example

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Field

Directory

Path

Full path to the file or directory

Period

How often to perform the check (60 seconds by default)

Result

After the check has been done, the date, time, change history and directory content are displayed in the section Configuration changes:

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Known issues

Sensor error! /boot/System.map-3.19.0-25-generic (Permission denied)

There is no access to the specified file/directory.