Cisco CISCOWORKS COMMON SERVICES 3.0 User Manual page 132

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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
Attribute
host_name
domain_name
management_ip_address
device_identity
display_name
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Stores device attributes and credentials, permits dynamic creation of attribute
types, and permits default grouping and filtering.
Supports proxy device attributes, unreachable devices, and pre-provisioning
of devices.
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.
Uses a unique Internal Device Identifier to access device details, and detects
duplicate devices based on specific attributes.
Encrypts credential data stored in the repository. Access to device data is
permitted only by secured channel and client authentication.
Supports IPv6 and SNMP v3.
Attributes and Description
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Description
Device Host name
Domain name of the device
IP address used to access the device. Both IPv4 and
IPv6 address types are supported.
Identifies pre-provisioning devices. The value would
be application specific.
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.
Managing Device and Credentials
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