Global Credential Settings
Credentials is a layer of security that has been incorporated into Network Configuration
Manager.
Similar to the permissions that can be set at the network, device, or
workspace levels, credentials are application security settings.
Setting credentials allows you to designate
how
you connect with
Network Configuration Manager
. There are three available options:
Managed | Indicates devices that are associated with networks. Managed devices
reside in the central repository, and are under the control of authorized
network users. Users can be assigned permissions at the device level related
to what actions (tasks) the user is able to complete on the managed device.
|
Unmanaged | Indicates devices that are discovered, but are flagged, so that they
are
not
repeatedly rediscovered in subsequent auto discovery runs.
|
Unclassified | Similar to Unmanaged devices, except these devices have
not
been designated as Managed or Unmanaged. By default, all devices are Unclassified
until located and associated to a network.
|
One or more of these settings can be filled, providing you with multi-access
methods.
To set credential access,
- OpenTools -> System Administration.
- In the navigation pane, selectGlobal -> Credentials Manager, then Credentials.

- To add a credential, click theAddbutton on the bottom of the Global Shared Credentials window. The Add Credential window opens.

- Enter theCredential Name.
- From theCredential Typedrop-down arrow, make your selection from the list of types. You can select from Account, Community String, Privilege Password, or SNMP v3.
- To select a unique credential, click in theVoyence Unique Credentialscheckbox. This allows the application to create a unique placeholder (with the length designated by you). Notice that when this check box is selected, the remaining fields change. See Unique Credentials for more information.
- Enter aUser Nameand aPassword. Confirm the password you just entered by entering the Password again.
- Click inside the check box if this account is managed by an External Authentication Server .
- ClickOkto save your information, and complete setting the global credentials.
Network Configuration Manager supports
two privileged password modes: Single-Level and Multi-Level.
- The Multi-Level mode allowsmultiple levels of privileged passwordsto be created and associated within the Network Configuration Manager application.
- IfMulti-Levelwas selected during installation, go to Privilege Password for Multi-Level mode.