To create a new Secrets profile, click the New Configuration button from the Configuration dialog available from Build View, and then select Secrets Profile from the menu.
The contents of the menus in the menu bar may change depending on which configuration type has been opened in the currently displayed tab. The Secrets profile uses the standard menu items and buttons that are visible for all configurations, and these are described in Common Configuration Buttons.
Secrets Profile Local Storage Type Selection
The Secrets Profile allows you to use secrets in the software that originates from one central location. It is used with the Azure Profile and SAP RFC Profile.
| Setting | Description |
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Storage Type | Select the Secret storage type from the dropdown menu list. The following types are available:
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| Alias | This shows the selected alias. When using Azure KeyVault Secrets this name must exist as a secret in Azure KeyVault |
Secret | This field is available when you have selected Local Storage in Storage Type and shows the associated secret. |
Local Storage Options
When the Local Storage type is selected, and you can add, edit, and remove the available entries using the options bar at the bottom.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Shows the Add Local Alias dialog box where you can enter a new Alias and an associated Secret.
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| Shows the Edit Local Alias dialog box where you can edit the selected entry.
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| Removes the selected entry. |
| Selects the entry above the currently chosen one. |
| Selects the entry below the currently chosen one. |
Azure Keyvault Secrets Options
When this option is selected, an Azure KeyVault Profile needs to be selected using the available menu. Press the Browse button to open the dialog box.
KeyVault Profile Selection Screen
Select which profile you want to use and confirm the selection with the OK button. You may press the Cancel button to go back to the Secrets Profile screen, Clear to remove the current selection, New to open the creation screen for the Azure Keyvault Profiles.
When the Azure Keyvault Secrets type is selected, you can add, edit, and remove the available entries using the options bar at the bottom.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Shows the Add Alias dialog box where you can enter a new Alias.
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| Shows the Edit Alias dialog box where you can edit the selected entry.
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| Removes the selected entry. |
| Selects the entry above the currently chosen one. |
| Selects the entry below the currently chosen one. |
