Introduction - Credentials Library
AssetExplorer stores all scan credentials used by technicians to monitor and scan assets in the Credentials Library.
Supported Credential Types and Protocols
Credential Types
| Purpose
|
Unix Scan Credentials
| Scanning Unix Workstations/Servers
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Device Scan Credentials
| Scanning devices like printers, routers, etc.
|
VMware Device Specific Scan Credentials
| Scanning VMware devices
|
Remote Access Credentials
| Establishing remote connections with workstations
|
SCCM Credentials
| Integrating AssetExplorer with Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM)
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