In a Nutshell (🌰)
- Squirrel Servers Manager provides a comprehensive configuration interface for your devices
- Configure SSH, Docker/Proxmox, and run diagnostics from a single location
- Customize connection settings to match your infrastructure requirements
- Set up automated watchers to monitor container health and performance
Overview
Device configuration is a central feature of Squirrel Servers Manager (SSM) that allows you to define how your server connects to devices and manages their resources. The configuration panel provides a unified interface to set up:
- SSH connection settings for secure remote access
- Docker or Proxmox integration for container management
- Diagnostic tools to verify connectivity and troubleshoot issues
- Advanced settings for customized deployments
Accessing Device Configuration
You can access the configuration panel for any device directly from the inventory page by following these steps:
Open Devices Page
Navigate to the Devices section in the main navigation.
Locate Device
Find the device you want to configure in the inventory list.
Access Configuration
Click on the ⚙️ (Configuration) button for your target device.
Configuration Tabs
The device configuration interface is organized into the following tabs:
🔑 SSH
Configure SSH connection settings, authentication methods, and privileged access.
🐳 Containers
Set up Docker or Proxmox integration, container monitoring, and automated watchers.
🔍 Diagnostic
Verify connection settings, test integrations, and troubleshoot configuration issues.
SSH Tab
The SSH tab allows you to configure the secure connection between SSM and your device. This includes host information, authentication method, and privileged access settings.
Key configuration options include:
- Host IP and port
- Authentication method (password, key-based, or passwordless)
- Sudo configuration for privileged operations
→ For detailed configuration instructions, see SSH Configuration.
Containers Tab
The Containers tab enables you to configure Docker or Proxmox integration for container management and monitoring.
Key configuration options include:
- Enable/disable container capability
- Configure automatic container monitoring
- Set up real-time container event tracking
- Define monitoring intervals for resource usage statistics
→ For Docker settings, see Docker Configuration. → For Proxmox settings, see Proxmox Configuration.
Diagnostic Tab
The Diagnostic tab provides tools to verify your configuration and troubleshoot connection issues.
Key diagnostic tools include:
- Connection tests for SSH, Docker, and Proxmox
- Detailed error reporting for failed connections
- Step-by-step verification of configuration requirements
→ For diagnostic information, see Diagnostic Tools.
Advanced Configuration
Each configuration tab includes an "Advanced" section that provides additional options for specialized deployments. These settings allow for fine-grained control over:
- Custom Docker socket locations
- Non-standard authentication requirements
- Specialized monitoring configurations
- Alternative connection methods
WARNING
Advanced settings should be modified with caution as they can impact the ability of SSM to communicate with your devices.
Configuration Best Practices
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with your device configuration:
- Use the Diagnostic tab to identify specific connection problems
- Verify network connectivity between SSM and your device
- Check system logs on both SSM and the target device
- Ensure required services (SSH, Docker) are running on the target device
- Verify authentication credentials are correct and not expired
For persistent issues, see our comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide.