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Device Management Guide
Guide Overview
In a Nutshell (🌰)
- Learn how to add, configure, and manage devices in SSM
- Understand SSH, Docker, and Proxmox connectivity options
- Discover how to monitor device health and performance
- Master device diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques
- Get familiar with remote file management via SFTP
What Are Devices in SSM?
In Squirrel Servers Manager, a "device" represents any remote system you manage through the platform. This includes:
- Physical servers
- Virtual machines
- Cloud instances
- Development machines
- Edge devices like Raspberry Pi
SSM connects to these devices using SSH and can manage various aspects of their operation, from simple monitoring to full container orchestration.
Device Management Guides
Configuration Options
SSM provides several configuration options for devices:
| Configuration | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| SSH | Secure shell connection settings | SSH Configuration |
| Docker | Container management capabilities | Docker Configuration |
| Proxmox | Proxmox VE integration | Proxmox Configuration |
| Diagnostic | Monitoring and troubleshooting | Diagnostic Options |
Device Capabilities
Devices in SSM can have different capabilities enabled:
- Base Connectivity: SSH access for basic management
- Container Management: Docker support for managing containers
- VM Management: Proxmox integration for virtual machines
- File Operations: File transfer via SFTP
- Terminal Access: Direct shell access through SSM
- Monitoring: System metrics and performance data
- Automation: Support for automated tasks and playbooks
Next Steps
Ready to add your first device to SSM?
Adding Devices
Learn how to connect your servers and devices to SSM