Chapter 4
Using Security Features
Setting Remote Annex Security Parameters
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Remote Annex Server Tools for Windows NT
The Access Control Protocol (ACP) of the Remote Annex 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 Remote Annex queries the primary server and does not
receive a response within the time defined in the
network_turnaround parameter, the Remote Annex queries
the backup server.
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If the backup server does not respond within the time specified,
the Remote Annex 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 Document References on page 1-6.
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