SovLabs Credentials
SovLabs Credentials allows better management of credentials across SovLabs vRA configuration items.
Once an Credential is configured, it will be encrypted. SovLabs Modules that use the Credential configuration will provide a dropdown list of relevant Credential configurations to choose from.
Prerequisites
- If utilizing SSH keys, have the full SSH private key readily available along with the SSH Key passphrase, if a passphrase is required
- If using a simple login username and password, have the credentials readily available
Manage Credential Configuration
- Login to vRA tenant
- Click on the Catalog tab
- Request the Manage Credential Configuration vRA Catalog Item
- Fill out the form accordingly (see below) and Submit
Manage Credential Configuration
Field | Value |
---|---|
Action |
Choose whether to create, update or delete a SovLabs credential |
Filter by type |
Shown if Action is 'Update' or 'Delete' Select the appropriate Type to filter existing credentials by |
Credential |
Shown if Action is 'Update' or 'Delete' Select an existing credential to update or delete |
Configuration label |
No spaces, periods, nor special characters except underscore ( Unique label that does NOT contain |
Type |
Shown if Action is 'Create' or 'Update' Select type of Credential |
Subtype |
If shown, normally the OS type |
Connection method |
Select the connection method |
Key used? |
Shown when 'Connection method' is Check the checkbox to use an SSH Key |
Username |
Username that has necessary permissions |
Password |
Shown if Key used? is not checked User's password |
SSH Key |
Shown if Key used? is checked SSH Key |
SSH Key Password |
Shown if Key used? is checked SSH Key password, if any |
Usage
Use by selecting a SovLabs Credential configuration in any SovLabs Endpoints and/or Configurations