Cyclades AlterPath ACS, Command Reference Manual

Page: 25 / 420

| 9
1.4 How to use this Guide
This guide is organized into the following sections:
•
Basic Network Configuration describes the basic configuration procedures to
make the AlterPath ACS operational and available on the network. It includes
configuring the network parameters, logging in and selecting a security profile.
•
Device Access contains the ways to access the serial ports, depending on the
protocol you configured for that serial port. This chapter also has information
about clustering, menu shell and data buffering.
•
Authentication provides configuration instructions for different types of
authentication available in the ACS. This chapter includes detailed information
about the Linux-PAM module and Shadow Passwords.
•
Network all configuration related to network is explained in this chapter. This
chapter approaches since basic configuration until the most the most advanced
ones such as filters and VPN.
•
Administration
contains system’s management, administration and maintenance
related features.
•
Power Management with AlterPath™ PM Integration involves features for those
who have an IPDU being controlled by the ACS.
•
PCMCIA Cards Integration this chapter has information about compatible
PCMCIA cards and the respective instructions to make them work with the ACS.
•
Profile Configuration approaches the main configuration file of the unit. This
chapter explains each parameter of the pslave.conf file. It also has step by step
examples for TS, CAS and RAS profiles.
•
Additional Features and Applications has information about special features and
step by step instructions on how to set up them.
•
Appendix A - New User Background Information contains information for those
who are new to Linux/UNIX.
•
Appendix B - Upgrades and Troubleshooting covers the most common problems
that users faces when using the ACS.
•
Appendix C - Cabling and Hardware Information Information has detailed
information and pinout diagrams for cables used with the ACS.
•
Appendix D - Copyrights lists details about applications that were incorporated
into the product.
•
Glossary contains information about specific words and terms used in this manual.