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 Accounts tab, click the Credentials link on the upper right side.
. In theManage Credentials Options
The Manage Credentials dialog box is used to add new or modify 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.
Option | Description |
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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. |