Create a basic authentication credential alias for NetApp SolidFire discovery

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated May 31, 2026
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    • Create an alias and add it to a basic authentication credential to discover NetApp SolidFire clusters.

    Before you begin

    Verify that a basic authentication account is configured with SolidFire Cluster Admin credentials and includes the following permissions:
    • read
    • clusterAdmins
    • reporting
    • drives

    Role required: discovery_admin

    Procedure

    1. Create an alias.
      1. Navigate to Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Aliases.
      2. Select New.
      3. Enter a unique name for the alias and select Credential for the alias type in the Type field.
      4. Select Submit.
    2. Configure a basic authentication credential for the new alias.
      1. Navigate to Discovery > Credentials.
      2. Select New.
      3. Select Basic Auth Credentials.
      4. Unlock the Credential alias field and select the alias you created.
      5. Configure the rest of the Basic Auth Credentials form fields.
        For more information, see Basic authentication credentials.
      6. Select Submit.

    What to do next

    Create a serverless discovery schedule. For more information, see Create a serverless discovery schedule for NetApp SolidFire discovery.