Version

Argent for VMware 3.1A-1404-T3 or earlier

Date

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Summary

Customer may need to use node specific logon credentials in his custom PowerShell Script

A VMware object has its VMware logon and password

If the VMware object is a Windows or UNIX VM or a ESX host, it may have the OS specific logon and password too

To get the OS specific logon/password, use method $PSPlayer.GetUserName() and $PSPlayer.GetUserPassword()

To retrieve the VMware logon/password, use method $PSPlayer.GetNodeParam(…)

Argent for VMware bundles a sample Rule PS_ADMIN_DEMO, which can serve as the start point for new custom script Rules

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Technical Background

N/A

Resolution

Upgrade to Argent Advanced Technology 3.1A-1404-T3 or later