Cyclades AlterPath OnBoard, Administrator'S Manual

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an intelligent power management device (IPDU), a KVM port, or a service
processor.
point to point protocol (See PPP )
point to point tunneling protocol (See PPTP )
PPP (point to point protocol)
A method that creates a connection between a remote computer and a
Cyclades device and enables a remote user access using the Web Manager or
the command line. Supports the use of the PAP, SPAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, and
EAP authentication methods.
PPTP (point to point tunneling protocol)
A VPN method developed by Microsoft along with other technology
companies, it is the most widely supported VPN method among Windows
clients and the only VPN protocol built into Windows 9x and NT operating
systems. Uses the same types of authentication as PPP.
production network
The network on which the primary computing work of an organization is
done. Users on a production network expect 24/7/365 availability with
access to data and resources as reliable as access to telephone service.
Development and testing of new applications are often performed on separate
networks to avoid burdening or compromising the production network.
Organizations often set up separate
management networks to provide remote
out-of-band access to disconnected IT assets.
RADIUS (remote authentication dial in user service)
A widely-supported authentication protocol for centralized user
administration. Used by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and by
devices such as routers and switches that do not have much storage. Combines
authentication and authorization in a user profile. Relies on the UDP protocol.
One of many standard authentication protocols supported on Cyclades
devices.