To interrogate ESX Servers, what type of credentials are needed?

To interrogate ESX Servers, specific VMware credentials are needed because these credentials grant the Discovery tool the necessary permissions to access and gather information about the VMware infrastructure. ESX Servers are part of the VMware ecosystem, and their management and interrogation require a level of access that is associated with VMware's specific user roles and permissions.

Using the appropriate VMware credentials allows the Discovery tool to perform tasks such as discovering virtual machines, hosts, and their configurations, which provides a comprehensive view of the virtualized environment. This is essential for accurate data gathering, as the credentials ensure that the tool can authenticate and interact with the ESX Servers securely and effectively. Other types of credentials, like Windows credentials or service account credentials, do not provide the specific access or functionality required for interacting with VMware ESX environments. Additionally, no credentials would not allow for a secure connection, making the interrogation of ESX Servers impossible.