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SnapCenter Software 5.0

Create the credential to add the plug-in host

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SnapCenter uses credentials to authenticate users for SnapCenter operations.

You should create credentials for installing SnapCenter plug-ins and additional credentials for performing data protection operations.

Steps

  1. In the left navigation pane, click Settings.

  2. In the Settings page, click Credential.

  3. Click New.

  4. In the Credential page, specify the following information required to create the credential.

    For this field…​ Do this…​

    Credential Name

    Enter a name for the credential.

    Authentication Mode

    Select the authentication mode from the drop-down list.

    Authentication Type

    Select either Password Based or SSH Key Based (only for Linux host).

    Username

    Specify the username.

    Password

    If you have selected Password based authentication, specify the password.

    SSH Private Key

    If you have selected SSH Key Based authentication, specify the private key.

    Use sudo privileges

    Select the Use sudo privileges check box if you are creating credentials for a non-root user.

    Note This is applicable only for Linux users.

  5. Click OK.