Add and manage the credentials Cloudmon uses to authenticate with monitored devices. Supports SNMP, WMI, Telnet/SSH, and NetFlow/IPFIX credentials.
Credentials in Cloudmon store the authentication details needed for the probe to communicate with monitored devices. Credentials are created once and can be reused across multiple devices. Navigate to Settings → Configurations → Credentials and select the relevant tab to add credentials for each protocol type.
SNMP credentials are used to authenticate with routers, switches, firewalls, and any other SNMP-enabled network device. Navigate to Settings → Configurations → Credentials → SNMP and click Add.
| Field | Description |
| Name | A descriptive name for the credential, such as "SNMPv2 Read-Only" or "Core Switch v3". |
| Description | A brief description of the credential's scope or intended use. |
| Version | The SNMP version. Select SNMPv2c or SNMPv3. |
| Community String | SNMPv2c only. The read or write community string configured on the device. |
| Username | SNMPv3 only. The SNMPv3 username configured on the device. |
| Authentication | SNMPv3 only. Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication protocol and enter the authentication password. |
| Encryption | SNMPv3 only. Select DES, AES-128, AES-192, or AES-256 as the encryption protocol and enter the encryption password. |
WMI credentials are used for agentless monitoring of Windows servers and workstations via Windows Management Instrumentation. Authentication requires a domain administrator account. Navigate to Settings → Configurations → Credentials → WMI and click Add.
| Field | Description |
| Name | A descriptive name for the WMI credential. |
| Description | A brief description of the credential's scope or intended use. |
| Username | The domain username of the Windows account. Must be a domain user with administrator privileges. |
| Password | The password for the Windows account specified above. |
NetFlow and IPFIX are used to monitor network traffic flow data from routers and switches. No additional credential fields are required beyond the probe configuration. Ensure the network device is configured to export NetFlow or IPFIX data to the Cloudmon probe's IP address on the appropriate port. Refer to NetFlow Monitoring for setup details.