There are two parts to the configuration, the first being the server(s) under management, and the second being the supporting configuration on the web portal. Both are covered in this chapter.
AEP Configuration
Adding a new AEP Login
Create an Administrator account. The VSM Probe requires access with Administrative rights. Add an account that when used provides access to the Linux bash prompt.
Login to the web administration page for the AEP. Create a user account via User Management> Users> Add:
AEP – Adding a new Login
AEP Login Field Description
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
User Name | The name for this user account *see note |
Enable | Yes |
Roles | Select All |
Password | The password for this account * see note |
Enforce Password Longevity | Deselect |
- The details you enter here will also need to be entered in the VSM web Portal.
Click Save.
Setting the SNMP Trap Destination
Set SNMP Traps via System Configuration> SNMP> Add:
AEP – Adding SNMP Trap Destination
AEP Trap Destination Field Description
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
Enable | Yes |
Device | NMS |
Transport Protocol | UDP |
IP Address | IP address of the VSM probe server |
Port | 162 |
Notification Type | Trap |
SNMP Version | 1-3 |
Security Name | The security name you choose * see note |
Authentication Protocol | SHA |
Authentication Password | Choose an Authentication Password (refer to technical requirements) |
Privacy Protocol | DES |
Privacy Password | Choose a Privacy Password (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Click Save. 
Test SNMP Trap Delivery
Click Test.
The AEP will announce "Test Alarm Notification has been sent and an Alarm has been logged. Please clear the alarm as necessary."
Login to the VSM Web Portal. For the particular customer, select Availability Manager > Manage Alarms:
AEP Test Alarm
The Test Alarm should show as an alarm. If not, trouble-shoot the configuration.
- This test has AEP generate an SNMP trap and ensures VSM receives the same.
Enabling SNMP Query
Set SNMP Query via System Configuration> SNMP>SNMP Agent Settings:
AEP –SNMP Agent Settings
AEP SNMP Query Field Description
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
Security Name | The security name you choose * see note |
Authentication Password | Choose an Authentication Password (refer to technical requirements) |
Privacy Password | Choose a Privacy Password (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Allow All IP Addresses | Select |
Transport Protocol | UDP |
Default Port Number (UDP:161) | Select |
Click Save.
Web Portal Configuration
Add AEP
Login to the VSM web portal using your credentials and password. For the particular customer, select Service Desk > Equipment Locations. Right-click on the Equipment Location (Appliance) that will serve this particular AEP: 
Web Portal - All Equipment Locations