Doing Script Automation Securely (encryp password) Connect-EqlGroup

Question

Is there a better way to initiate a powershell session with a Dell storage group other than: Connect-EqlGroup -GroupAddress 1.1.1.1 -Credential (Get-Credential) I am trying to think of a simple way to report on volume size and pool size throughout the day and spit the info out to a mailbox.  This can be done via powershell scripting and scheduled tasks, but.... My concerns are: The powershell user must be a group admin, rather than a read-only account that can report via powershell.  Therefore I am concerned about keeping this account secure. The password must be entered manually (not an option for automation), or placed in the script in plain text (very insecure). Any suggestions?

Joe S586 · Answer

I came accross this post about automating the login credential for the Microsoft PowerShell command "get-credential" cmdlet.

blogs.technet.com/.../powershell-tip-storing-and-using-password-credentials.aspx

Not sure how effective it will be though.

-joe

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