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
- Active Directory Option
- RADIUS User Option
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 |
|---|---|---|
| User Name | Enter Username to be used by VSM | Mandatory |
| Password | Enter Password | Mandatory |
| Confirm Password | Enter Password again | Mandatory |
| Access Level | REST | Mandatory |
Active Directory User Option
This option is applicable only if Active Directory is integrated with Ribbon Edge SBC .
Create New User on Active Directory (Ask Active Directory Administrator) to create User for Ribbon SBC.
Active Directory Administrator need to make sure the new Ribbon SBC user is in the correct Group that will have API Access.
Confirm with Active Directory Administrator AD Group Name.
Browse to SBC then Navigate to Security > Users > Remote Auth Permission
