Updating VMware credentials in bulk

Updating VMware credentials in bulk

Credentials are stored encrypted in the credential profile, and you can add or edit the credentials in the credential profile.
To update and associate VMware credentials in bulk to existing monitors and their child monitors:
  1. Go to VMware > Update VMware Credential.
  2. In the Update VMware Credential form that opens, enter the following:
    1. Type: Choose vCenter or ESX/ESXi Host.
    2. Monitor Name: From the drop-down menu, choose the monitors for which the account credentials have to be updated.
    3. Poll Using: If you choose ESX/ESXi Host type (in the first step), this checkbox will be visible.
      For ESX/ESXi host,
      1. You can either select poll using VMware ESX/ESXi or VMware vCenter credentials. 
      2. If you choose the VMware vCenter polling method, select the Associated vCenter Monitor in the next step.
  3. Choose the desired credential name from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Update.


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