Using the lsof Command

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Use the ls of command to return active TCP connections and can be installed on Solaris and AIX target machines.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    Procedure

    1. Install lsof on the Solaris and AIX machines on which you want to gather application relationship data.
    2. In the instance, navigate to Discovery Definition > CI Classification > UNIX.
    3. Select Solaris from the list.
    4. In the UNIX Classification form for Solaris, select the Triggers probes related list, and then select Edit.
    5. Move Linux - Active Connections from the Collections list to the Triggers probe List.
      This probe is configured to use lsof.
    6. Select Save.
    7. Repeat this procedure for the AIX classification probe.