Setting up the TACACS+ Server
Authentication servers provide a means to allow users one-stop access to the Network
Configuration Manager application without the need to build another password server in your
environment.
A TACACS+ Server is an external server that is used to
validate
users
when they log into Network Configuration Manager. Prior to any user
being able to log into Network Configuration Manager, they must be listed on the server.
If you are using a TACACS+ Server, Network Configuration Manager allows you to map
to two servers, a Primary and Secondary server, to validate user information.
In the following example, the window has two areas:
- TACACS+ Server configuration area for Primary and Secondary server setup
- TACACS+ User Security
If your company has only one server, enter it into the Config Primary
TACACS+ configuration section. To properly configure a server, the following
information is required:
- Server Address
- Port Number
To setup the TACACS+ Server configuration,
- From the menu bar, accessTool -> System Administration.
- SelectGlobal.
- ExpandUser Management, then selectAuthentication Servers.
- SelectTACACS+. The right pane refreshes with the TACACS+ Server configuration details.
- In the Server text field, enter theServer Address.
- If there is a key for the server, enter theKey.
- Next, enter the Key again for confirmation into theConfirmfield.
- Enter thePort.
- Repeat steps 5 through 8 for theSecondaryserver.
- To set the User Lock Out, see User Lock Out Security and follow the instructions. If you are not setting TACACS+ User Security, click theApplybutton at the bottom of the window. All entries are accepted.
- To exit the window, clickClose.