Chapter 6: Users And Groups; How To Set A User Authentication Scheme - Network Instruments Matrix User Manual

Chapter 6: Users and Groups

How to set a user authentication scheme

You can leverage your organization's existing authentication service in the Matrix. Set a user authentication
scheme to command your Active Directory, LDAP, TACACS+, or other server, to perform authentication duties
for the Matrix.
Most organizations use some type of server for user authentication. One of these authentication servers can be
used by the Matrix to authenticate its users.
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Authentication.
3. In the Authentication Scheme list, click an authentication scheme.
The system or service for managing user names, passwords, groups, and authentication, can be specified.
Local Exclusively managed within the Matrix
LDAP Any LDAP directory service (do not select for configuring Windows Active Directory)
Active Directory Windows Active Directory service
NIMS Network Instruments Management Server appliance
RADIUS RADIUS authentication server
TACACS+ TACACS+ authentication server
4. Provide the information needed to connect to the authentication service.
Tooltips are available by pausing your pointer on each option, and the boxes highlight any missing details
after you click Accept.
5. Click Save.
The Matrix now uses the selected authentication scheme for authenticating users.
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