Creating system credentials

Use the Create and Edit System Credentials wizard to create system credentials that provide access to advanced system-management functions on a selected system. These credentials map IBM® Flex System Manager Web interface users to user credentials on the target system.

1. In the IBM Flex System Manager Web interface navigation area, click Resource Explorer > group name > system name.
2. Click Actions > Security > Configure Access. The Configure Access page is displayed.
3. Click an access point. The credentials associated with that access point are listed.
4. Click Create. The Create and Edit System Credentials wizard is displayed.
   Note: If the Create button is disabled, all credential mappings that you have the authority to create have been created for the configured authentication registry on the selected system. A credential mapping can be created only for those Web interface users who have logged in to IBM Flex System Manager at least once. Existing credential mappings can still be edited or deleted.
5. If the Welcome page is displayed, click Next. The Create System Credential page is displayed.
6. Enter the appropriate user ID and password for the system. If you are creating a credential for a resource that has defined a specific user ID that must be used when authenticating, you cannot change the value in the User ID field.
7. Click Next. The Assign to IBM Flex System Manager User page is displayed.
   Note: This page lists only Web interface users who have logged in to IBM Flex System Manager. These users must log in at least once before a credential can be created.
8. Select the IBM Flex System Manager Web interface user for whom the system credential is being created. You can use the current user or choose another user from the table.
   Remember: Only one mapping can be created for each of the users on this page.
9. Click Next. The Summary page is displayed.
10. Click Finish. The credentials are automatically used to authenticate to the selected access point on the system.