Preparation for Scanning StorageGRID
StorageGuard collects configuration data from NetApp StorageGRID systems by opening a secure HTTP connection to the system. StorageGuard collects data using read-only Grid Management API calls.
The following table lists the requirements for scanning StorageGRID systems:
| # | Description |
| 1 | Provide the network name or IP address of the StorageGRID Admin Node. |
| 2 | Provide a user account and password. |
| 3 |
The user account should be assigned with an unlimited read-only role, enabling it to run GET requests. Examples of read-only APIs used:
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| 4 | Verify IP connectivity through HTTP or HTTPS (443) is available between the StorageGuard server and the StorageGRID Admin Node. |
Creating a User Account for Scanning StorageGRID
The following suggested method can be used to create a user account with appropriate privileges:
- Login to the Grid Manager.
- Select CONFIGURATION > Access control > Admin users.
- Select Create user and enter the user details.
- The user requires access to the Grid Management API.
- Select Continue.
- Assign to an appropriate group (read-only or higher).
- Select Create user and select Finish.
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