Cluster > Cloud Credentials
The Cloud Credentials page lists cloud service access keys that are stored for the cluster. The cluster uses these credentials to access cloud core filers or for communication with vFXT nodes.
You can use this page to store a new credential, or to change or remove a stored credential. (You also can add a cloud credential to the cluster as part of defining a cloud core filer.)
Note that this interface only stores credentials for the cluster to use; you must create the credential with your cloud provider’s tools before defining it here.
Adding a Cloud Credential
Click the Add Credential button to bring up the form for storing a new cloud credential.
- Credential Name
- Enter a name to use when displaying this credential in the Avere Control Panel.
- Service Type
- Select the cloud provider or credential format for this entry.
Note
Different credential options appear for different service types. The access key/private key options below are used for S3 style credentials, but other service types might require you to specify different attributes.
- Access Key
- Enter the access key used with your cloud provider. Note that the access key and the private key are a matched pair; if you change one you must change the other one.
- Private Key
- Enter the private key used with your cloud provider. Note that the access key and the private key are a matched pair; if you change one you must change the other one.
- Note
- Optionally, add a text note about this credential.
Remember to click Submit to save the values.
Modifying a Cloud Credential
Click the Modify button in the Actions column to update the credential listed in that row.
The Modify Credential form includes the same settings as the Create form, but also shows any core filers that use the credential. Consider the possible effects on core filers or vFXT nodes before submitting changes.
Removing a Cloud Credential
To remove a cloud service key from the cluster, locate it in the list and click the Remove button in its Actions column.
You cannot remove a cloud credential that is in use (either for a cloud core filer or for communication with vFXT nodes).
Note that this interface does not destroy the key set; it only deletes it from the cluster’s list of stored credentials.