Configuration parameters for the IBM Cloud agent
The configuration parameters for the IBM® Cloud agent are displayed in a table.
- IBM Cloud Configuration - Settings to monitor IBM Cloud instances remotely. Instances are automatically discovered for the API key that you want to configure.
| Parameter name | Description | Silent configuration file parameter name |
|---|---|---|
| Username | The username for IBM SoftLayer account that is used to retrieve metrics from the IBM Cloud API. | KFS_USERNAME |
| API Key | The user-specific API Key that is required to complete the authentication. API Keys are generated and can be retrieved from the IBM SoftLayer Customer Portal. | KFS_API_KEY_PASSWORD |