Chapter 4 Managing Device and Credentials
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DCR also:
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Stores device attributes and credentials, permits dynamic creation of attribute
types, and permits default grouping and filtering.
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Supports proxy device attributes, unreachable devices, and pre-provisioning
of devices.
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Allows you to populate the repository via import from many sources, and to
export device data for use with third-party network management systems such
as HP Network Node Manager and Netview.
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Uses a unique Internal Device Identifier to access device details, and detects
duplicate devices based on specific attributes.
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Encrypts credential data stored in the repository. Access to device data is
permitted only by secured channel and client authentication.
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Supports IPv6 and SNMP v3.
Credentials are values that are used by applications to access and operate on
devices. It is typically an SNMP community string or a user ID and password pair.
A device credential is used to access a managed device such as a switch or router
Device attributes are unique to each device and they identify a device. The
following attributes are stored in the repository:
Table 4-1
Attributes and Description
Attribute
Description
host_name
Device Host name
domain_name
Domain name of the device
management_ip_address
IP address used to access the device. Both IPv4 and
IPv6 address types are supported.
device_identity
Identifies pre-provisioning devices. The value would
be application specific.
display_name
Device name, as you want it to be represented in
reports or graphical displays. Can be derived from
Host Name, Management IP address or Device
Identity.
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