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Can SnapCenter lock out accounts after a threshold of unsuccessful login attempts is reached?

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Applies to

  • SnapCenter (SC)
  • SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vCenter (SCV)

Answer

  • No - the only self-reporting functions SnapCenter is capable of performing are application EMS alerts related to job status, such as success or failure of backups, clones, and restore events: there is no reporting of any authentication processes or events
  • See Additional Information section below for possible work-around

Additional Information

Optional Work-around:
  • The SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere appliance has an authentication log located under /var/log called auth.log. This file keeps a record of successful and unsuccessful authentications using either the diag or maint local accounts.
  • It's possible a custom script could be implemented to capture events from auth.log and forward logs to a security information and event management system (SIEM)**

     **Note: custom script creation, debugging and support are the sole responsibility of the end user and are not included under NetApp's terms of service for support offerings

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