Netshot

Netshot is a network automation and configuration management tool that provides network device backup, compliance checks, and configuration changes.

Asset Types Fetched

• Devices

Before You Begin

Ports

• TCP port 80/443

Authentication Method

• API Key

APIs

Axonius uses the Netshot REST API.

Permissions

The value supplied in API Key must be associated with credentials that have Read Only permissions in order to fetch assets.

Supported From Version

Supported from Axonius version 6.1.33

Connecting the Adapter in Axonius

To connect the adapter in Axonius, provide the following parameters:

Required Parameters

1. Host Name or IP Address - The hostname or IP address of the Netshot server.

2. API Key - An API Key associated with a user account that has permissions to fetch assets. For more information on how to generate the API Key, see Authentication.

Optional Parameters

1. Verify SSL - Select whether to verify the SSL certificate of the server against the CA database inside of Axonius. For more details, see SSL Trust & CA Settings.

2. HTTPS Proxy - Connect the adapter to a proxy instead of directly connecting it to the domain.

3. HTTPS Proxy User Name - The user name to use when connecting to the value supplied in Host Name or IP Address via the value supplied in HTTPS Proxy.

4. HTTPS Proxy Password - The password to use when connecting to the server using the HTTPS Proxy.

5. API Gateway Connection - Enable this to use API gateway parameters for authentication. After enabling this option, under API Gateway Type, choose Layer7 and fill in the parameters that are displayed (in addition to Host Name or IP Address). Read about Layer7 API Gateway Parameters.

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Note

When you use an API gateway connection, the other authentication parameters are not required. However, to add the connection successfully, you need to enter placeholder values in these fields.

To learn more about common adapter connection parameters and buttons, see Adding a New Adapter Connection.