The Credentials Library stores VMware authentication data for VMware hosts and vCenter servers in your Network Performance Monitor database to be used whenever authentication is needed to connect to and gather data from the vCenter server or VMware host.

Configure VMWare credentials using the following boxes:

  • Name. Enter a unique name for the credential. This name displays in the Credentials Library.
  • Description (Optional). Enter a short description for this credential. The description appears with the name in the Credentials Library to help you differentiate it from other credential types.
  • Username. Enter a user name. This user name is used to authenticate to the device.
  • Password. Enter a password for the login used above.
  • Confirm password. Re-enter the authentication password for confirmation.
  • Click OK to save changes. The credential is added to the Credentials Library.