Creating or Editing OS Credentials for DB2 agents (4294878)

Please refer to KB 232102 for details on opening the Databases Administration Dashboard

1. Select a database instance or host from the list.
2. Click Set credentials.
   The Edit Credentials dialog box opens.
3. Click Edit Host Connection Details.
   The Edit Credentials dialog box expands to show the connection detail boxes.
4. If you want Foglight for DB2 LUW to monitor the instance’s OS, ensure that the Enable OS Monitoring check box is selected.
5. If credentials exist in this lockbox or another lockbox, select the credentials.
   1. Click Select from stored credentials.
      The Use Credentials dialog box opens.
   2. Select a lockbox from the list.
   3. Select a set of credentials from the list.
   4. Click Apply.
      The Edit Credential boxes display values for the selected credential. The password is masked.
6. Otherwise, create credentials by filling in the form.
   1. Choose an authentication type from the list. The remainder of this example assumes a UNIX (log in cred.) authentication type.
   2. Type a user name.
   3. Type a password.
   4. Type a port number.
   5. If necessary, select the Use Sudo check box.
7. Click Apply.
   Foglight for DB2 LUW attempts to connect to the OS. If the credentials are valid, the Save changes button is enabled. Otherwise, correct the credentials.
8. When the credentials are valid, click Save changes.
   If an IC (Infrastructure Cartridge) agent currently exists, its credentials are updated. Otherwise, a new IC agent is created with the credentials.