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Chapter 4
Using Security Features
Setting RAC Security Parameters
Using Remote Access Concentrator Server Tools for Windows NT
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The Access Control Protocol (ACP) of the RAC provides server-based
security. When you define one network server as a security server, use
ACP software default settings or modify the software to create a
customized security policy for your network. This section includes:
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Security Requirements
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Types of Security
Security Requirements
Before you can use server-based security, you must use the na utility to:
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Set the enable_security parameter to
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Define one server as the primary security server by entering its
address in the pref_secure1_host parameter. Define a backup
security server in the pref_secure2_host parameter.
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If a RAC queries the primary server and does not receive a
response within the time defined in the
network_turnaround parameter, the RAC queries the
backup server.
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If the backup server does not respond within the time specified,
the RAC broadcasts to the network for another server running
erpcd (as long as the security__broadcast parameter is set to
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Y)
For instructions on using the na utility and detailed explanations for
each parameter, see Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using
Command Line Interfaces.
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Y
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