Using Remote Access Concentrator Server Tools for Windows NT
Chapter 4 Using Security Features
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Setting RAC Security Parameters
The Access Control Protocol (ACP) of the RAC provides server-based
security. When you define one network server as a security server, use
ACP software default settings or modify the software to create a
customized security policy for your network. This section includes:
•
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
Y
.
•
Define one server as the primary security server by entering its
address in the pref_secure1_host parameter. Define a backup
security server in the pref_secure2_host parameter.
•
If a RAC queries the primary server and does not receive a
response within the time defined in the
network_turnaround parameter, the RAC queries the
backup server.
•
If the backup server does not respond within the time specified,
the RAC broadcasts to the network for another server running
erpcd (as long as the security__broadcast parameter is set to
Y)
.
For instructions on using the na utility and detailed explanations for
each parameter, see Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using
Command Line Interfaces
.
