Chapter 4 Managing GSS User Accounts Through a Server
Configuration Quick Start
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If the GSS cannot contact any of the three specified servers, the GSS
checks for the local authentication setting and falls back to performing local user
authentication through either the console port or a Telnet connection. Local
authentication is always enabled on the console port and Telnet connection to
avoid lockout. Local authentication is an option for an FTP, GUI, or SSH
connection.
Configuration Quick Start
Table 4-1
provides a quick overview of the steps required to configure
server operation on a GSS. Each step includes the CLI command required to
complete the task. For a complete description of each feature and all the options
associated with the CLI command, see the sections following the table.
Table 4-1
Configuration Quick Start
Task and Command Example
1.
Configure the authentication, authorization, and accounting service settings
on the server, such as the Cisco Secure Access Control Server
(ACS).
2.
Enable global configuration mode on the GSS device.
gssm1.example.com#
config
gssm1.example.com(config)#
3.
Define the server that contains the authentication,
authorization, and accounting databases. You can define a maximum of
three servers for the GSS. Specify the IP address or hostname for the server.
By default, the TCP port is 49. You can optionally define a different port
number and, if required, a server encryption key.
gssm1.example.com(config)#
tacacs-server host 192.168.1.102 port
9988 key SECRET-456
4.
(Optional) Define a global timeout period for the configured
servers.
gssm1.example.com(config)#
tacacs-server timeout 60
5.
Enable authentication for a specific GSS access method.
gssm1.example.com(config)#
aaa authentication ssh