In Nx Witness patch 2.5.0.12353, the Nx team has introduced HTTP-Request-as-an-Action - which allows users to generate an HTTP GET or POST request as an action in response to any event triggered in Nx Witness.
In Nx Witness patch 2.5.0.12353, the Nx team has introduced HTTP-Request-as-an-Action - which allows users to generate an HTTP GET or POST request as an action in response to any event triggered in Nx Witness.
What is HTTP Request-as-an-Action?
HTTP Request-as-an-Action is a feature of Nx Witness that allows users to create a rule that sends an HTTP POST or GET request over the network to a targeted service or device. This allows Nx Witness to send alerts to 3rd party systems or devices, which can then be used in those devices or systems to trigger additional actions.
How to set HTTP Request as-an-action:
- Navigate to the Alarm/Event Rules Dialog
- Click the Add button to create a new rule
- Configure your rule as you normally would for your targeted Event or Device
- In the Action column select Do HTTP request
- Click the Advanced Button on the right top of the Alarm/Event Rules Dialog
- Choose your Interval of Action
- In HTTP URL enter the listen endpoint for the request
- in Login and Password enter any credentials you may need for authenticating with the device or service you are sending the HTTP Request to. Supports Basic and Digest authentication
- In HTTP Content enter the body of the POST request