Configuring Remote Connections - HPE XP7 Automation Director User Manual

• Authentication
• Authentication Type
• User ID
• Password
NOTE: You can change the password in the menu.
4. Enter assigned infrastructure groups.
5. Click OK.

Configuring remote connections

Prerequisites
Consult "Windows prerequisites for agentless connections" or " SSH prerequisites for agentless
connections" in the HPE XP7 Automation Director Installation and Configuration Guide for details on
setting up a remote connection.
When specifying a range of addresses (i.e., X.X.X.A to X.X.X.B) for IPv4, use a hyphen (-) as shown in
the following format:
Format: X.X.X.A-B
Correct examples:
192.168.1.1-255 (from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255) 192.168.1.5-15 (from 192.168.1.5 to 192.168.1.15)
Incorrect example:
192.168.1-2.4
When specifying a range of addresses for IPv6, use a network preface that conforms to RFC 2373.
Procedure
1. On the Administration tab, click Connection Settings > Agentless Remote Connection.
2. Click Add to add a connection. To edit a connection, select the check box next to the connection and
click Edit. Enter or edit the following information:
• Method: Select Host Name, IPv4, or IPv6
• IP Address/Host Name: Enter an IP address if you are using IPv4 or IPv6, or a enter a host name.
• Service Group: Select a Service Group for access purposes.
• Authentication: Enabled by default. When disabled, access to the host is anonymous.
• Protocol: If authentication is used, select Windows, SSH, or Telnet. Depending on the protocol you
have selected, a dialog box is provided for specifying the authentication method along with any
necessary passwords.
◦ User ID: Required if authentication is used.
◦ Password: Required if authentication is used.
◦ Super User's Password: Required if Protocol is SSH or Telnet.
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