To Configure A Kerberos Authentication Server - Black Box Advanced Console Server User Manual

authorization through CS. To see the configuration procedures for an LDAP
authentication server refer to the CS Command Reference Guide, Chapter 3,
Section 3.4 "Group Authorization".

To Configure a Kerberos Authentication Server

Perform the following procedure to configure a Kerberos authentication
server when CS or any of its ports is configured to use Kerberos
authentication method or any of its variations (Kerberos, Kerberos/Local, or
KerberosDownLocal).
Before starting this procedure, find out the following information from the
Kerberos server's administrator:
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Also, work with the Kerberos server's administrator to ensure that following
types of accounts are set up on the Kerberos server and that the administrators
of the CS and connected devices know the passwords assigned to the
accounts:
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1. Make sure an entry for the CS and the Kerberos server exist in the CS's /
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Realm name and KDC address
Host name and IP address for the Kerberos server
An account for "admin"
If Kerberos authentication is specified for CS, accounts for all users who
need to log into the CS to administer connected devices.
If Kerberos authentication is specified for the serial ports, accounts for
users who need administrative access to connected devices
etc/hosts file.
a. Go to Network > Host Table in Expert mode.
The "Host Table" form appears.
b. Add an entry for CS if none exists and an entry for the Kerberos
server.
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Click "Add."
The "New/Modify Host" dialog appears.
ii. Enter the address in the "IP Address" field.
iii. Enter the name in the "Name" field.
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