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Configuring a Secure Access NIS Server Instance (NSM Procedure) on page 193
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When authenticating users with a UNIX/NIS server, the Secure Access device verifies
that the username and password entered through the sign-in page corresponds to a valid
user ID and password pair in the NIS server.
To configure an NIS server instance:
In the NSM navigation tree, select Device Manager > Devices.
1.
Click the Device Tree tab, and then double-click the Secure Access device for which
2.
you want to configure NIS server instance.
Click the Configuration tab and select Authentication > Auth Servers. The
3.
corresponding workspace appears.
NOTE: If you want to update an existing server instance, click the
appropriate link in the Auth Server Name box and perform the Steps 5
through 8.
Click the New button. The New dialog box appears.
4.
Specify a name to identify the server instance.
5.
Select NIS Server from the Auth Server Type list.
6.
Configure the server using the settings described in Table 50 on page 193.
7.
Click one:
8.
OK—Saves the changes.
Cancel—Cancels the modifications.
Table 50: Secure Access NIS Server Instance Configuration Details
Option Function
NIS Settings
NIS Server Specifies the name or IP address of the NIS
server.
NIS Domain Specifies the domain name for the NIS
server.
Server Catalog > Expressions tab
Name Specifies a name for the user expression in
the NIS server user directory.
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Your Action
Enter the name or IP
address.
Enter the domain name.
Enter a name.
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