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The .netmri.yml file with the user’s credentials needs to be in the home directory of your local Linux machine. This file enables credential passing between the local machine and the NetMRI API. For additional information, please consult the NetMRI API Guide that is posted in the technical documentation section of Infoblox’s Support site.<\/p>\n
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