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Vcdpw

The vcdpw option specifies the password for the VMware vCloud system administrator account that you specify on the vcduser option.

The vcdpw option is required when you use the Backup VAPP or Restore VAPP commands.

Supported Clients

Linux operating systemsThis option is valid for Linux clients that are configured to perform vCloud Director vApp backups.

Windows operating systemsThis option is valid for Windows clients that are configured to perform vCloud Director vApp backups.

Options file

You can set this option in the client options file (dsm.opt). However, storing credentials in clear text is not a best practice. Alternatively, set the vcdhost option in the client options file. Then, include that host name and the vCloud administrator name, and the vCloud administrator password, on a set password command and specify the type parameter as TYPE=VCD. All three of these credentials are required to use the backup vapp or restore vapp commands.

Syntax

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>>-VCDPw-- --password------------------------------------------><

Parameters

vCloud_pw
Specifies the password for the VDCUser (vCloud system administrator).

Examples

The following examples show how you can use this option.
Options file:
Do not set this option in the client options file.
Command line:
-VCDPw=password