Using the Windows (WMI) Protocol

Windows (WMI) credentials are used to collect software inventory information, such as applications installed, on Windows systems. The WMI Domain\UserID and Password are required to connect to Windows systems. This protocol is required only if you want to collect inventory information for Windows devices.

To add a Windows (WMI) protocol setting:

From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
Click New.
Select Windows, then click OK. The protocol properties dialog appears.
Enter a Name and Description for the credential.
Enter a new Windows Domain\UserID. You may enter .\ for the domain or enter a specific domain name.
Enter a new Windows Password and Confirm password.
Note: Windows passwords are encrypted.
Click OK to save the protocol changes.

To edit a Windows protocol setting:

From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
Select an existing set of Windows credentials, then click Edit. The protocol properties dialog appears.
Modify the existing settings.
- Enter a new Windows Domain\UserID. You may enter .\ for the domain or enter a specific domain name.
- Enter a new Windows Password and Confirm password.
Note: WMI user names and passwords are encrypted.
Click OK to save the protocol changes.

To delete a Windows protocol setting:

From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
Select an existing set of Windows credentials, then click Delete.
Click OK to save the protocol changes. The set of Windows credentials are removed.