User`s guide

SFVRA Connection Manager 17
S YSTEM O VERVIEW
System Components
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The major components of SFVRA Connection Manager are:
D
ATABASE
The database is a standard SQL Server that allows the system administrator to generate custom
SQL Queries to retrieve and process data. The database stores the user configuration data,
authentication data, and run time statistics.
C
LIENT
The client is the graphical user interface used by the system administrator to configure and manage
the system.
SFVRA S
ERVICE
The SFVRA Service performs the remote device authentication, call management, and connection
logging functions.
RIP S
ERVICE
The RIP Service advertises static IP routes for remote devices. The RIP service only advertises for
users that are connected or callable.
P
ROXY ARP SERVICE
The proxy ARP Service generates ARP replies for remote devices. This flattens the network
topology by making remote devices appear to reside on the local segment.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL SFVRA CONNECTION MANAGER
Because SFVRA-CONN can administer access to thousands of users, planning your policies and
topology is essential for success. The next sections discuss system requirements, policies that you
should define, and how to position your SFVRA Connection Manager system.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To ensure reliable service and optimal performance, your system should meet certain physical
requirements. This section identifies components of an ideal hardware system on which to run
SFVRA-CONN.
S
ERVER PC REQUIREMENTS
For optimal performance, we recommend:
•100 MHz Pentium
TM
PC
• 32-64 MB RAM
• 200 MB free disk storage (includes database)
•Windows NT
®
3.51 with service pack 2 or Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 or higher with 32-bit ODBC drivers
• Local network connection to managed CyberSWITCH systems
• Keyboard, mouse, and monitor