aXsGUARD Identifier 3.0.2.0 Product Guide v1.5
Introduction
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Introduction
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Audience and Purpose of this Document
This aXsGUARD
®
Identifier Product Guide
is part of a set of guides on the aXsGUARD Identifier. It is intended for
technical experts interested in learning about the aXsGUARD Identifier. It describes the structure of the product,
the concepts underpinning authentication and how the aXsGUARD Identifier can support authentication within your
IT infrastructure.
In this first chapter, we introduce VASCO
®
and provide some contact details.
we explain VASCO's authentication solution and its different components, the structure of the
aXsGUARD Identifier, and the licensing and support systems.
In chapter
, we describe the user authentication process.
, we introduce the functionality which can be managed through the three administration interfaces: the
aXsGUARD Identifier Configuration Tool, the Administration Web Interface and the Rescue Tool.
to 15 cover each of the main functionalities managed by the aXsGUARD Identifier Configuration Tool,
including installation configurations, registration, updating, backup and restore, auditing, the Message Delivery
Component (MDC), remote support, LDAP User Synchronization and replication.
cover each of the main functionalities managed by the Administration Web Interface, including
user accounts, DIGIPASS instances, client and server components, policies, organization and reporting.
Chapter
describes the third interface, the Rescue Tool.
An index at the end of the document will help you to find specific information you are searching for.
Other documents
in the set of aXsGUARD Identifier documentation include:
The
aXsGUARD Identifier Installation Guide
, which supports planning for and installation of the aXsGUARD
Identifier.
aXsGUARD Identifier Administration Reference Guide
. This document provides lists of field explanations and
other reference data for technical experts using the aXsGUARD Identifier and is intended for reference only.
Information is provided in table format for quick reference.
The
aXsGUARD Identifier SDK Programmer's Guide
, which provides in-depth information required for
development work using the SDK. This document is only relevant to SOAP Authentication, Electronic Signatures
and Provisioning, which are not currently available with the aXsGUARD Identifier.
Access to the aXsGUARD Identifier guides
is provided via the aXsGUARD Identifier Configuration Tool. The
aXsGUARD Identifier Installation Guide
is also provided with delivery of the aXsGUARD Identifier.
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2009 VASCO Data Security
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