Enter target credentials

You must enter the credentials (administrator user name and password) for all targets, including the Local Host, if you are updating it.

1. In the Select Targets screen table, select one or more targets by clicking to highlight the row(s).
2. Click Enter Credentials.
3. In the Enter Credentials for the Target(s) dialog box, select one or more targets. The credentials you enter will be applied to all selected targets. The Select All button selects all targets in the list.
4. Click Add Credentials.
5. In the Enter Credentials for Target dialog box:
   1. Enter a user name and password with root or administrator rights.
   2. Select what HP SUM should do if it detects an update already running.
6. Click OK to save and close the dialog box.
7. Click Done.
8. In the Select Targets screen table, the Status field will display progress messages as HP SUM verifies the credentials you entered.

Related Topics

Select Targets

Target Types

Find and Discover Targets

Add Single Target

Manage Groups

Edit Target

Remove Targets

Schedule Updates

Generate and View Reports

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HP SUM Help Contents

HP SUM Glossary

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