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This section makes frequent use of data contained in the Technical Requirements. All relevant sections of the Technical Requirements Data collection should be completed or known before commencing with the steps in this section. |
Create API User
VSM requires a user account to be created on Ribbon Edge SBC, in order to run API commands which collect status of Edge SBC.
Ribbon Edge SBC users can be created via one of two options:
Local User Option
Browse to SBC then Navigate to Security > Users > Local User Management
Click on 
icon to create new user
Fill in the required user details as per the table below
| Field | Description | Mandatory/optional |
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| User Name | Enter Username to be used by VSM | Mandatory |
| Password | Enter Password | Mandatory |
| Confirm Password | Enter Password again | Mandatory |
| Access Level | REST | Mandatory |
