Create vCenter User
VSM requires user to be created on vCenter. The user is required to run API commands.
User Can be created using one of two Options.
Local User Option
- Login to the vSphere web client. You will need administrative privileges to complete these operations.
- From the home menu, Navigate to Administration.
- Click on Users and Groups
- Choose the correct domain from the domain list.
You can not choose localos Domain to Add user.
- Click ADD USER
- Fill in the user details as required
| Field | Description | Mandatory / Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Username | Enter Username to be used with VSM | Mandatory |
| Password | Enter Password | Mandatory |
| Confirm Password | Enter Password again | Manadatory |
| First Name | Enter User First Name | Optional |
| Last Name | Enter User Last Name | Optional |
| Enter User's Email Address | Optional | |
| Description | Enter Description for the user | Optional |
Role Assignment
- Navigate to Administration >> Global Permissions
- Click on
- Enter Username created earlier in User/Group Field and Choose Read-Only from the Role Drop Down and click ok.
- The field will be as below
- Make Sure the user appears Under User/Group with Role Read-only.
