Managing Target Preferred Credentials

Target Preferred Credentials is a credential specifically applied to a single target for a particular user.

Preferred credentials simplify access to managed targets by storing target login credentials in the Management Repository. With preferred credentials set, users can access an Enterprise Manager target that recognizes those credentials without being prompted to log into the target. Preferred credentials are set on a per user, per target basis, thus ensuring the security of the managed enterprise environment.

When you create a domain, you are prompted to retain the same credential as the preferred host. You may choose to enter a new credential.

To manage Enterprise Manager preferred credentials:

1. On the Enterprise Manager Cloud Control page, select Setup, Security, Preferred Credentials.

   Enterprise Manager displays the Preferred Credentials page. The first column lists all the target types.

2. Click the Manage Preferred Credentials button.

3. In the Default Credential Section, select a row and then click Set.

4. In the Select Named Credential dialog box, enter the required parameters and then click Save.