Manage Credentials

To configure or reconfigure credentials that you use to activate an adapter instance, you must provide the collection configuration settings, for example, user name and password, that are valid on the target system. You can also modify the connection settings for an existing credential instance.

Where You Manage Credentials

From the left menu, click Data Sources > Integrations. In the Accounts tab, click the Credentials link on the upper right side.

Manage Credentials Options

The Manage Credentials dialog box is used to add new or modifies existing adapter credentials. The dialog box varies depending on the type of adapter and whether you are adding or editing. The following options describe the basic options. Depending on the , the options other than the basic ones vary.

Note: Any adapter credentials you add are shared with other adapter administrators and VMware Aria Operations collector hosts. Other administrators might use these credentials to configure a new adapter instance or to move an adapter instance to a new host.

Table 1. Manage Credential Add or Edit Options

Option	Description
Adapter Type	Adapter type for which you are configuring the credentials.
Credential Kind	Credentials associated with the adapter. The combination of adapter and credential type affects the additional configuration options.
Credential Name	Descriptive name by which you are managing the credentials.
User Name	User account credentials that are used in the adapter configuration to connect VMware Aria Operations to the target system.
Password	Password for the provided credentials.