About API keys
A NetBackup API key is a pre-authenticated token that identifies a NetBackup user to NetBackup RESTful APIs. The user can use the API key in an API request header when a NetBackup API requires authentication. NetBackup audits operations that are performed with that key with the full identity of the user.
Table: How users can manage and view API keys using the web UI and the APIs
|
User |
RBAC role or permissions |
Create and manage API keys |
View API keys |
Interfaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NetBackup security administrator |
Security administrator role |
All users |
All users |
Web UI, APIs |
|
NetBackup RBAC user |
Manage API Keys |
All users |
All users |
Web UI, APIs |
|
NetBackup RBAC user |
View API Keys |
Self |
All users |
Web UI, APIs |
|
Other NetBackup authenticated user |
No RBAC role or API key permissions |
Self |
Self |
APIs |
See User identity in the audit report.
See Add access for a user through access rules.
See the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide for information on using API keys with the bpnbat command.