Issue the dsmc SET PASSWORD -type=VCD 'vCloud Director hostname' 'userid' 'password' command to save an encrypted password.
The VCDPW option was found either in an options file or as a command- line entry. Although both methods of entry are allowed, they present a security risk because the password is in plain text and is not encrypted.
The option is accepted and the VCD password is used in the current session.
To save an encrypted password, issue the following command: dsmc SET PASSWORD -type=VCD 'VirtualCenter hostname' 'userid' 'password'