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The following steps are required before adding a monitored device to DPOD.

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Tip

Make sure the user account is valid by actually logging in to the DataPower's Web GUI with that user account. If the user cannot login (for example, when password expires) - DPOD will not be able to communicate with the gateway successfully.

Configure Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Ensure each of your monitored devices is configured to use NTP.

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  1. Set IBM DataPower Gateway Appliance Name on [Administration->Device->System Settings->Appliance Name].
    Important: Avoid using spaces in appliance names.

  2. Configure the services in the XML Management interface [Network->Management->XML Management Interface] as follows: 

    1. Make sure the XML Management Interface is enabled.

    2. Enable SOAP Configuration Management.

    3. Enable AMP Endpoint.

    4. Enable SLM Endpoint.

    5. Enable WS-Management Endpoint.

    6. Make sure the Access Control List (if used) allows the DPOD server to use access the XML Management Interface.

Backup the Monitored Device(s)

Before you Add Monitored Devices to DPOD, it is imperative that you take a full (secure) backup of your device.

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