Zerto-Python-SDK-Hands-On-Labs/exercises/02_authentication

Exercise 2: Authentication

Overview

In this exercise, you'll learn how to authenticate with the Zerto API using Keycloak. You'll create a client and establish a connection to your ZVM.

Objectives

• Create a Keycloak client
• Configure authentication parameters
• Test the connection to ZVM
• Handle authentication errors

Time

10 minutes

Prerequisites

• Completed Exercise 1
• Valid ZVM credentials
• Client ID and secret

Exercise Steps

1. Set up your configuration
2. Create the Keycloak client
3. Test the connection
4. Handle authentication errors

Working Directory

The working directory contains:

• auth.py - Template to complete

Solution

The solution directory contains:

• auth.py - Complete working example

Key Concepts

• Keycloak authentication
• Client credentials flow
• Error handling
• Connection management

Common Issues

• Invalid credentials
• SSL certificate issues
• Network connectivity problems

Next Steps

Proceed to Exercise 3: Site Discovery to start working with Zerto sites.