Creating tokens for installation
You may need a token to install or reinstall NetBackup Snapshot Manager for Data Center. For a fresh installation, use a new token. For a re-installation, use a reissue token. Upgrade installation does not require a token.
To create a new token:
- On the left, click Security, then click Tokens. Click Add.
- In the Create Token dialog, enter a token name. In the Maximum Uses Allowed field, specify how many times the token can be used. Specify how the token is valid in the Valid for field. Optionally, enter a reason for creating the token. Click Create to create the token.
- Copy the token from the Token Created Successfully dialog. The token also appears in the Token Management page.
To create a reissue a token:
- On the left, click Security, then click Host mappings.
- Click the three vertical dots in the row of the host for which you want to generate the token, click Generate reissue token.
- In the Generate Reissue Token dialog, enter a token name. Specify how the token is valid in the Valid for field. Optionally, enter a reason for creating the token. Click Generate.
- Copy the token from the Token Created Successfully dialog. The token also appears in the Token Management page.