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Credentials Library - Repository for Scan Credentials
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Credentials Library houses various scan credentials technicians use for monitoring/scanning assets like workstations, servers, printers etc. Apart from serving as a repository for credential safekeeping this library allows technicians to configure - as well as edit - various scan credentials as and when needed. All the scan credentials associated with Asset Explorer will be stored in this library.
Supported Credential Types and Protocols
Credential Types | Protocol | Purpose |
Windows Scan Credentials | WMI Protocol | Scanning Windows Workstations/Servers |
Unix Scan Credentials | Telnet/SSH Protocol | Scanning Unix Workstations/Servers |
Device Scan Credentials | SNMP V1/V2 Protocol | Scanning devices like printer,router etc. |
VMware Device Specific Scan Credentials | VMWare Protocol | Scanning VMware devices |
Remote Access Credentials | Depends on the type of Remote Control Tool being used | Establishing remote connection with workstations |
Configuring Scan Credentials - using Credentials Library
To configure Scan Credentials:
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Click on Add New Credential (available at the top-right corner)
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Select Credential Type (Windows WMI, Telnet/SSH Protocol, SNMP V1/V2, VMWare (OR) Remote Control)
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Provide a suitable Name and Description
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Enter the Username and Password
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For Telnet/SSH credentials specify:
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Protocol - Telnet/SSH
- Port Number - 22 by default
- Public or Private Key based authentication
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For SNMP V1/V2 credentials specify:
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SNMP Read Community Password
- SNMP Port Number - 161 by default
- Timeout (time after which connection would be terminated) - 5 secs by default
- Retries (no. of attempts that can be made before Timeout happens) - 0 by default
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- For VMWare credentials specify:
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HTTPS Port - 443 by default
- Timeout (time after which connection would be terminated) - 60 secs by default
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For Remote Control Credentials specify:
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Specify anyone of the following: Domain (or) Username (or) Password
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Save the Credentials.
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Configuring Scan Credentials: from Network Scan (or) Windows/Device Scan
It is also possible to configure Scan Credentials from Network Scan (OR) Windows/Device Scan page using Add New Credential button. To know more about this, click on:
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Credentials configured using Credentials Library available under Network Scan (on left) and Individual Scan (on right) pages