Running DataMiner Automation Scripts as a User Instead of System

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Hello Dojo Community,

I have a C# automation script in DataMiner that backs up a specific file due to its operational sensitivity and frequent usage. The script executes successfully when scheduled via DataMiner but fails to complete the backup because:

  • The remote server only allows access from a specific user account and not from the SYSTEM account that DataMiner uses by default.
  • The file transfer to the remote server is denied due to permission restrictions.

 Is there a way to execute a DataMiner automation script under a specific user account instead of SYSTEM?

Felix Wesemeier [DevOps Catalyst] Answered question 13th February 2025
Miguel Obregon [SLC] [DevOps Catalyst] commented

Hi Samson,
Please could you elaborate the backup process? Are you storing the file in a network share folder? Is this remote server part of the DataMiner cluster?
Samson Fayoyiwa [DevOps Advocate] commented

Hello Miguel,

Are you storing the file in a network share folder? Yes
Is this remote server part of the DataMiner cluster? No, it is outside the cluster

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Hi Samson,

as far as I know it is not possible to run the script as another user.

But inside your script you could impersonate another user.

Maybe this is a g0od starting point: Impersonating User in C# causes users to be removed on LDAP synchronization - DataMiner Dojo

WindowsIdentity.Impersonate Method (System.Security.Principal) | Microsoft Learn

Felix Wesemeier [DevOps Catalyst] Answered question 13th February 2025