What is the purpose of the credentials provided during the installation of CPM?

The credentials provided during the installation of the Central Policy Manager (CPM) are crucial for authenticating to the Vault, which is the central repository where CyberArk stores sensitive information and secrets. These credentials allow the CPM to establish a secure connection with the Vault, enabling it to perform its functions, such as managing and automating password changes for various accounts stored within the Vault.

During the installation process, the ability to authenticate to the Vault ensures that the CPM can seamlessly integrate into the CyberArk infrastructure, allowing it to effectively enforce security policies regarding account credentials. This authentication is essential because it validates that the CPM has the necessary permissions to interact with the Vault and administer the secure credential management environment.

The other options, while related to various aspects of system configuration and operation, do not directly pertain to the primary function of the credentials during the CPM installation, which is centered around establishing secure access to the Vault for subsequent operation.