Adding and editing a new ADO credential

The credentials system stores ADO database connection string information in your WhatsUp Gold database. For more information, see Using Credentials.

To add or edit a new ADO credential:

1. Access the Credentials Library.
2. Click New to create a new credential or from the list of current credentials, select the credential you want to change, and then click Edit.
3. Type or select the appropriate information in the following fields.
   • Name. Type a name for the credential. This name displays in the Credentials Library.
   • Description. Type a short description. This description displays next to the credential in the Credentials Library.
   • Username. Type a username. This username is used to authenticate to the device.
   • Password. Type 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 Telnet credential Adding and Editing a New SSH Credential Adding and editing a new VMware credential