how/where does Add-NcCredentials cache credentials

[#1]

Hi all,

I wonder how and where Add-NcCredentials caches the credentials...

Looks like it is persistent on reboots but where exactly and how are the credentials cached?

Is there a scenario where you could loose the set credentials and re-enter them again?

thanks,

Alex

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Hi Alex,

The credentials are stored in a file in the common application data folder.  The usernames and passwords are encrypted and only accessible by the user that added the credentials (or by any user on the system, if -SystemScope is used when the credentials are added).  The only situation where you would need to re-enter the credentials is if the file is deleted (or otherwise corrupted), or if the credentials change and need to be updated.

Thanks,

Steven

[#3]

Hey Steven,

Thanks for the explanation!

Best regards,

Alex

[#4]

Where excactly is that?  I've tried removing the powershell toolkit and running a search for netapp powershell on my machine.  I am trying to delete this credential store.

[#5]

Hi @Nick_Elliott,

I believe the location is C:\ProgramData\OnCommand\Common.

Andrew

[#6]

Perfect!  That really helped.

[#7]

What type of encryption is used?

Derek