Network and credential requirements

Network access

The Arc sensor or Guardian must have network access to the devices you want to poll, and firewalls must allow the required traffic. Some devices also need a corresponding service or protocol enabled before Smart Polling can reach them, for example enabling WinRM on a Windows host or simple network management protocol (SNMP) on a network device.

Each strategy in Strategies lists the ports and any device-side configuration it requires.

Credentials and permissions

Some strategies require credentials with the correct scope to access target devices. Store and manage these credentials in Credentials Manager:

• If you use Guardian or Central Management Console (CMC), find it under Administration > Settings.
• If you use Vantage, find it under Organization settings.
• If you use an Arc sensor, its credentials are managed from whichever upstream product manages that sensor: Guardian, CMC, or Vantage.

Each strategy in Strategies specifies the credential scope it requires.