Register a SQL Server instance with an existing credential
For unregistered or newly discovered instances, you can also use a credential rule to automatically register these assets.
Note:
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. The date reflects when the credential was added or updated; it does not indicate if the credential is valid.
To select an existing credential for a SQL Server instance
- Review the recommendations and requirements for the type of credentials that you want to use for authentication.
- Select the Instances tab.
- Select the check box for each instance that you want to register. Then select Manage credentials.
For availability groups, each replica must be registered with credentials.
- Select Select from existing credentials.
- Select Next.
- Select the credential that you want to use for the selected assets and select Next.