Adding Data Sources
Objective: Add a data source so vScope can discover assets from it.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Role: Admin permissions
- Network: Targets reachable from vScope or a Discovery Proxy.
- Inputs: Correct credential (e.g., AD/Entra, VMware, SNMP, LDAP WinRM/SSH) and target IP/host/range.
Add a data source
Section titled “Add a data source”- Open Discovery from the sidebar.
- Add Credential → choose source. Fill username/secret and click the lightning bolt to Test. Save and leave it enabled.
- Add Targets (IP, hostname, or range). Assign a Proxy if the segment isn’t reachable directly.
- Start discovery (Summary → Start, or pick a schedule from the dropdown).
- Review results in Summary; open Log History to find details if something failed.
Smart Targets
Section titled “Smart Targets”When discovery finds additional platforms, they are categorized as Smart Targets (Targets with a green badge). Attach a credential once to cover all of that platform type automatically. See Generating Smart Targets.
Exclude targets
Section titled “Exclude targets”Discovery → Settings → Exclude assets from discovery to skip IPs/hosts/ranges or limit to certain protocols (HTTP, Windows, SSH). Integrated sources (vCenter, Azure, Nutanix, SCCM, AD) must be excluded inside their credential.
Verify & next steps
Section titled “Verify & next steps”- Confirm new assets appear in Tables, or seaching and viewing them in Properties.
- If empty or partial, retest the credential, check firewalls/ports, or review Log History.
- Need reach to remote sites? Set up a Discovery Proxy.