Configuring a REST API credential for monitoring Flowmon appliances

While a valid SNMP credential is used to discover and identify Flowmon appliances, a uniquely configured REST API credential is required to successfully monitor and collect data for these devices, then subsequently populate the Flowmon-specific dashboard reports. Use the following procedure to configure a REST API for use with Flowmon appliance monitoring in WhatsUp Gold:

1. Select Libraries > Credentials from the SETTINGS main menu to launch the Credentials Library.
2. Click the + icon, then select REST API from the list of credential types that appears. This launches the Add REST API Credential configuration dialog.
3. First, provide a Name and Description for your new credential.
4. Select OAuth2.0 as the Auth Type.
5. Select Password Grant as the Grant Type.
6. Enter https://{{HOSTNAME OF THE FLOWMON DEVICE}}/resources/oauth/token as the Token URL.
7. Enable the Ignore Certificate Errors checkbox if you are using an untrusted or self-signed certificate on the Flowmon device.
8. Enter a valid User Name and Password for the Flowmon device.
9. Enter invea-tech as the Client ID.
10. Click Test to verify the new credential.
11. Click Save to close the configuration dialog, then exit the Credentials Library interface.
12. Launch the Device Properties interface for the Flowmon device you want to monitor.
13. Select the Credentials tab.
14. Click the Edit hyperlink next to REST API, then select the new REST API credential you just created.
15. Click OK.

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