To select an existing credential for a SQL Server instance or replica

1. On the left, click Workloads > Microsoft SQL Server.
2. Click on the Instances tab.
3. Select the check box for the instances or replicas and click Manage credentials.
4. Click Select from existing credentials.
5. Click Next.
6. Select the credential that you want to use for the selected assets and click Next.
7. The database and the availability group discovery begin after the credentials are validated. However, these assets may not appear in the web UI immediately. They appear after the discovery process completes. Note that the dates reflect when the credential was added or updated; it does not indicate if the credential is valid.

To add a new credential for a SQL Server instance or replica

1. On the left, click Workloads > Microsoft SQL Server.
2. Click on the Instances tab.
3. Select the check box for the instances or replicas and click Manage credentials.
4. Select Add credentials and click Next.

5. Select one of the following authentication options:

   • Use credentials that are defined locally on the client

   • Use these specific credentials

     Provide the User name, password, and Domain that is associated with the credentials.

   See About SQL Server credentials.
6. The database and the availability group discovery begin after the credentials are validated. However, these assets may not appear in the web UI immediately. They appear after the discovery process completes. Note that the dates reflect when the credential was added or updated; it does not indicate if the credential is valid.