Authentication, Authorization, And Accounting - Cisco ROUTER-SDM-CD User Manual

Authentication, Authorization, and
Accounting
Cisco IOS Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) is an
architectural framework for configuring a set of three independent security
functions in a consistent manner. AAA provides a modular way of performing
authentication, authorization, and accounting services.
Cisco IOS AAA provides the following benefits:
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Increased flexibility and control
Scalability
Standardized authentication methods. Cisco SDM enables you to configure
the Remote Authentication Dialin User Service (RADIUS), and the Terminal
Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) authentication
methods.
Configuring AAA
AAA Screen Reference
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