Create Connection and Credential alias for SCCM deployments

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) requires the appropriate credentials to deploy applications using the Client Software Distribution application.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_client_sf_dist.csd_admin or admin

About this task

Client software distribution requires Windows credentials that have administrative rights on the SCCM server.

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Aliases.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.

   Table 1. Connection & Credential Aliases form

   Field	Description
   Name	Name to uniquely identify the alias. For example, CSD Alias.
   ID	System generated unique ID.
   Application	Application scope that contains this record.
   Type	Alias type. Select Connection and Credential.
   Connection type	Connection type. Select Basic.
   Support Multiple Active Connections	Option to specify if the alias supports multiple active connections.
   Default Retry Policy	Default retry policy associated with Connection Alias.
   Configuration Template	Template that defines the inputs required to set up the spoke.

4. Right-click the form header, and click Save.
5. Click the Create New Connection & Credential related link.
6. On the form, fill in the fields.

   Table 2. Create Connection and Credential form

   Field	Description
   SCCM Server Instance Name	Name to uniquely identify the SCCM server.
   Host	Fully qualified domain name of the target host where the SCCM server is installed.
   Credential Name	Credential record associated with the connection and credential alias.
   User Name	User name with access to the target Windows host.
   Password	Password for the account.

7. Click Create.

Result

Connection record and SCCM Server Instance are created and associated with the connection and credential alias.