How do I escape $ sign in nsclient++ nrpe check commands

[mcconvta]

In Nagios XI - How do I escape the $ sign in nsclient++ nrpe check commands.

For example

check_drivesize drive=* "top-syntax=${status} : ${list}" "detail-syntax=%(drive_or_name) free - %(free_pct)"

[tmcdonald]

Try any of the following:

• check_drivesize drive=* 'top-syntax=${status} : ${list}' "detail-syntax=%(drive_or_name) free - %(free_pct)" (single quotes instead of double)
• check_drivesize drive=* "top-syntax=$${status} : $${list}" "detail-syntax=%(drive_or_name) free - %(free_pct)" (escape a dollar sign with itself)
• check_drivesize drive=* "top-syntax=\${status} : \${list}" "detail-syntax=%(drive_or_name) free - %(free_pct)" (escape a dollar sign with a backslash)

One should definitely work, otherwise let us know!

[mcconvta]

Thanks you very much escaping the $ with the backslash worked the best.

[rkennedy]

Glad to see this worked out for you. I'll be locking this thread now, but feel free to open another thread if you need assistance.