Setting Remote Annex Security Parameters; Security Requirements - Bay Networks Remote Annex User Manual

Chapter 4 Using Security Features

Setting Remote Annex Security Parameters

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Remote Annex Server Tools for Windows NT
The Remote Annex's Access Control Protocol (ACP) provides server-
based security. When you define one network server as a security server,
you can 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

• Types of Security
Security Requirements
Before you can use server-based security, you must use the na utility to:
• Set the enable_security parameter to
• Define one server as the primary security server by entering
its address in the pref_secure1_host parameter. You can
define a backup security server in the pref_secure2_host
parameter.
• If a Remote Annex queries the primary server and does
not receive a response within the time defined in the
network_turnaround parameter, it queries the backup
server.
• 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
For instructions on using the na utility and detailed explanations for
each parameter, refer to the Remote Annex Administrator's Guide
for UNIX.
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