Vshield Manager User Interface Basics; Logging In To The Vshield Manager User Interface - VMware VSHIELD APP 1.0 Admin Manual

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vShield Manager User Interface
Basics
The vShield Manager user interface offers configuration and data viewing options specific to vShield use. By
utilizing the VMware Infrastructure SDK, the vShield Manager displays your vSphere Client inventory panel
for a complete view of your vCenter environment.
N You can register the vShield Manager as a vSphere Client plug‐in. This allows you to configure vShield
OTE
components from within the vSphere Client. For more, see "Register the vShield Manager as a vSphere Client
Plug‐in" on page 22.
The chapter includes the following topics:
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"Logging in to the vShield Manager User Interface" on page 17
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"Accessing the Online Help" on page 18
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"vShield Manager User Interface" on page 18

Logging in to the vShield Manager User Interface

You access the vShield Manager management interface by using a Web browser.
To log in to the vShield Manager user interface
1 Open a Web browser window and type the IP address assigned to the vShield Manager.
The vShield Manager user interface opens in an SSH session.
2 Accept the security certificate.
N To use an SSL certificate for authentication, see "Add an SSL Certificate to Identify the vShield
OTE
Manager Web Service" on page 24.
The vShield Manager login screen appears.
3 Log in to the vShield Manager user interface by using the username admin and the password default.
You should change the default password as one of your first tasks to prevent unauthorized use. See "Edit
a User Account" on page 34.
4 Click Log In.
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