KB38275: How to encrypt a password in a MicroStrategy Command Manager script

This technical note demonstrates how to encrypt a Strategy Command Manager script. If used with provided outlines, there is no encryption of the password.  Encryption of usernames and passwords can be done within Strategy Command Manager to ensure the proper security and is especially useful for batch scripts.
 
Follow the steps below to encrypt a Strategy Command Manager script:
 

•  Within Strategy Command Manager, create the encrypted script - with the connection parameters and the script to be run. The syntax will be as follows:
  CONNECT SOURCE "project name" USER "user name" PASSWORD "password";
  "The script to be run";
  

•  Save this script by selecting “File” > “Save as Encrypted Script.” Follow the prompts. It will require a save location and will ask for an encryption password that will be required to edit the file in the future.
  

• When the encrypted script is to be executed, open the Command Line. Within Command Line, the encrypted script will be executed by doing the following:
  "cmdmgr -connlessmstr -f {Encrypted Script File Path} -o {Output File Location Path}"
  

 Note that the specific syntax will vary based on operating system and the exact functionality desired. More information can be found in the Command Manager Documentation within the System Administration Product Manual.