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24| Configuring GFI Network Server Monitor Manual
Computers running on Linux and Unix may require reference to a certificate
authentication (private key) file instead of the logon password. The certificate
authentication file is often required by the SSH module for authentication by
Linux/Unix computers.
By default, GFI Network Server Monitor uses the same security context account used by
the GFI Network Server Monitor engine.
Screenshot 21 - Logon Credentials Setup Dialog
To setup alternative or certificate authentication credentials:
1. Right click on the check to be configured and select „Properties‟. By default the check
properties dialog will open in the „General‟ tab.
2. Click on the „Logon Credentials‟ Tab. If the „Inherit authentication and access credentials
from Parent folder’ option is selected, unselect it and choose the „Alternative Credentials‟
option or the „Certificate Authentication‟ option instead
3. Specify the user name (e.g., JasonM) and the password or the full path to the certificate file
(e.g., /etc/passwd/cert_file).
4. When ready, click on „Apply‟ to accept the current configuration.