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  4. Customize with advanced parameters
  5. Host discovery and collection advanced parameters
  6. HOST_CONNECTION_PROTOCOL

HOST_CONNECTION_PROTOCOL

This parameter is shipped in the Portal software and is listed in the Add Advanced Parameter window.

Valid Values: Text value (Default = WMI|SSH)

Scope: This parameter can be set at the Data Collector level only.

Use this parameter to control which protocol is used for the host connection.

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