Using Credentials

The Credentials system stores the applicable login, community string, or connection string information for the following applications:

• Windows (WMI Active Monitors, WMI Performance Monitors, and the Web Task Manager)
• SNMP v1, 2, and 3 devices in the WhatsUp Gold database
• ADO database
• VMware
• Telnet
• SSH

Credentials are configured in the Credentials Library (found on the web interface menu in the WhatsUp section of the GO menu at Configure > Credentials Library) and used in several places throughout the application. They can be associated to devices in Device Properties > Credentials, or through the Credentials Bulk Field Change option.

A device needs SNMP credentials applied to it in order for SNMP-based active monitors to work. Similarly, NT Service Checks must have Windows credentials applied, and WhatsUp Gold database monitors require ADO connection information.

VMware vCenter, and ESXi devices require VMware credentials to access system performance counters.

WhatsConfigured plug-in requires either an SSH or Telnet connection to gather configuration data and to perform various task scripts.

See Also Managing Devices Viewing network devices and data Device overview About the Device View Learning about the Device Properties Adding a new device Cloning a device Using Device Groups About Polling Using Acknowledgements Using Maps Creating custom context Menus Configuring multiple devices with the Bulk Field Change feature Performing a device search using Find Device