Setting HTTP resource authentication properties is optional. However, depending on the Web site you are accessing, values might be required in these fields. For example, if you intend to link to a site that is typically secured, such as a bank's Web site, you might need to supply values in all the authentication fields. In contrast, public Web sites that are interested in providing information to all users who want access to information generally do not require an authenticated connection.

To set the HTTP resource monitor's authentication properties:

  1. Enter the name of the URL realm that you want to access in the URL realm field.
  2. Enter the name of the authenticated user in the URL user name field. The value you provide in this field is not authenticated when you enter this information.
  3. Enter the password associated with the user name in the URL password field.
  4. If accessing your URL involves a proxy server, you must also enter the following values:
    • The name of the realm associated with the proxy server in the Proxy server realm field
    • The name of the user in the Proxy server user name field
    • The password associated with the user name in the Proxy server password field
  5. Click Save.
    The Create Monitoring Plan page for the HTTP Monitor appears.

    You can now set up the HTTP resource monitor's monitoring plans.