What is credentials catalog in SAP ICM-CRD - Credentialing (CRD)?

SAP Term: credentials catalog

• Component: ICM-CRD

• Component Name: Credentialing (CRD)

• Description: A listing of credential types. The structure of this list is determined by the customer. Credentials in this list can be assigned to partners, such as business partners, organizations, departments, or machines.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  The credentials catalog is a component of the ICM-CRD Credentialing (CRD) module in SAP. It is a secure repository of credentials that are used to authenticate users and access resources. The credentials catalog stores user information such as passwords, certificates, and other authentication data. It also stores information about the resources that the user is authorized to access. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The credentials catalog can be used to store and manage user credentials for authentication and authorization purposes. It can be used to store passwords, certificates, and other authentication data. It can also be used to store information about the resources that the user is authorized to access. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the credentials stored in the credentials catalog are kept secure. This can be done by using strong passwords and encryption techniques. Additionally, it is important to regularly update the credentials stored in the catalog to ensure that they remain valid and secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The credentials catalog is part of the ICM-CRD Credentialing (CRD) module in SAP. It is related to other components of the CRD module such as the authorization manager, which is used to manage user access rights, and the identity manager, which is used to manage user identities.