Adding and editing a new JMX credential

The Credentials Library stores Java Management Extension authentication data for specific active and performance monitors configured in WhatsUp Gold as well as certain application profiles configured in APM. For more information, see Using Credentials.

To add or edit a new JMX credential:

1. From the WhatsUp Gold web interface, go to Admin > Credentials. The Credentials Library appears.
2. Click New to create a new credential or from the list of current credentials, select the credential you want to change, then click Edit.
3. Enter the appropriate information:
   • Name. Enter a unique name for the credential. This name displays in the Credentials Library.
   • Description. (Optional) Enter additional information about the credential. This information displays next to the credential in the Credentials Library.
   • Username. Enter a username. This username is used to authenticate to the device.
   • Password. Enter a password. This password is used with the above username to authenticate to the device.
   • Confirm password. Re-enter the authentication password for confirmation.
4. Click OK to save changes.

See Also Selecting a credential type Adding and editing a new SNMP v1 credential Adding and editing a new SNMP v2 credential Adding and editing a new SNMP v3 credential Adding and editing a new Windows credential Adding and editing a new ADO credential Adding and editing a new Telnet credential Adding and Editing a New SSH Credential Adding and editing a new VMware credential