PRTG Manual: Configuring Windows (WMI) Credentials
Windows (WMI) credentials are used to authenticate with Windows machines. The settings in the Windows credential match the settings associated with a Windows user account. WMI credentials are used to collect Windows specific data from Windows machines.
The credential name is used within UVexplorer to refer to the Windows credentials
Username is the account name associated with the Windows user account.
Password is the password associated with the Windows user account.
Confirm password is used to ensure that the correct password is supplied. This setting should match the password exactly.
The Show Characters check box can be used to ensure the passwords are entered correctly. When selected, the password text will be displayed. The Show Characters option is only available when the credentials are initially created.
