Actions40
- Computer Actions
- Monitor Actions
- Printer Actions
- Network Equipment Actions
- Phone Actions
- Software Actions
- Peripheral Actions
- Software License Actions
Overview
This node interacts with the GLPI IT Service Management and Asset Tracking system, specifically to create a new Printer resource. It allows users to specify the category of the resource, provide fields such as name and comment, and include additional JSON fields. The node handles authentication via OAuth2 and sends a POST request to create the printer in the GLPI system. This is useful for automating asset management workflows, such as adding new printers to the inventory automatically from other systems or processes.
Use Case Examples
- Automatically add a new printer to GLPI when a new device is registered in an inventory system.
- Create a printer entry with detailed comments and additional custom fields for tracking in GLPI.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Category | The GLPI category to work with, e.g., Assets, Assistance, Administration, Management, Dropdowns. |
| Fields | The fields to include in the request when creating the printer, including name, comment, and additional JSON fields. |
| Options | Optional headers and settings for the request, such as language, entity ID, and recursive entity application. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response from GLPI representing the created printer resource.
Dependencies
- GLPI OAuth2 API credentials for authentication
Troubleshooting
- Invalid JSON in Additional Fields: Ensure the JSON syntax is correct in the Additional Fields input to avoid parsing errors.
- OAuth2 token request failed: Check the OAuth2 credentials (client ID, client secret, username, password) and GLPI URL for correctness and accessibility.
- Operation not found error: Verify that the selected category, resource, and operation are valid and supported by the node.
Links
- GLPI Official Website - Official site for GLPI IT Service Management and Asset Tracking system.