Dell EMC VxRail | Scan Requirements

Preparation for Scanning Dell EMC VxRail

StorageGuard collects configuration data from VxRail by running read-only API calls through HTTPS on the VXRail Manager system.

NOTE: The VxRail API uses the VMware vCenter or Platform Services Controller (PSC) single sign on (SSO) for authentication. Use your vCenter username and password to log into the VxRail API. The API passes the credentials to the vCenter/PSC for authentication.

The following table lists the requirements for scanning EMC VxRail:

NOTE: VxRail Manager does not provide management of vCenter user accounts. Manage the credentials using VMware vSphere.

Creating a User Account for Scanning Dell EMC VxRail

Creating a local user account

The following suggested method can be used to create a local user account with appropriate privileges:

• Log into the vCenter appliance shell as a user who has a super administrator role.
  
• Enter the command: localaccounts.user.add --role operator --username <username> --password
  
• Enter and confirm the password of the new local user when prompted.

Adding an AD/LDAP user account

The following suggested method can be used to add an AD/LDAP user account with appropriate privileges:

• Log into the vCenter web UI as a user who has a super administrator role.
  
• Assign the user with the “Read Only” role.
• Enter and confirm the password of the new local user when prompted.