HP-UX AAA Server A.08.00.01 Administrator's Guide

Session Logs For Accounting
During operation, the HP-UX AAA Server processes information received in an
Accounting-Request from the client. By default, session logging information is written
to a file following a predefined format, such as Merit or Livingston. You can modify
how and where the server generates the logs by editing the log.config file. You can
also schedule logging by editing the FSM. In addition, modifying the FSM and
configuring SQL Access enables you to use a database to store session log information.
For more information, see Chapter 22: “SQL Access” (page 333).
IPv6 Support for External Services
The HP-UX AAA Server can be configured to use IPv6 addresses and support IPv6
attributes for most of the protocols and services it supports. The HP-UX AAA Server
currently supports only IPv4 for Dynamic user IP address assignment using DHCP.
IMPORTANT: The HP-UX AAA Server supports the use of RADIUS IPv6 attributes
with HP-UX 11i v2 (and subsequent releases). RADIUS communication over IPv6
transports is supported with HP-UX 11i v2 (and subsequent releases).
HP-UX AAA Server as a Client
Typically, the HP-UX AAA Server works in the server mode. It receives requests from
clients, processes them, and sends out appropriate responses, based on the request
type. However, under some circumstances, it is desirable for the HP-UX AAA Server
to perform client functions. This functionality involves the ability to send HP-UX AAA
Server-initiated messages and assimilate responses. For example, it is advantageous
to have the HP-UX AAA Server disconnect sessions or change session characteristics
in real time, by sending Disconnect and Change-Of-Authorization (CoA)
requests. Therefore, starting with the HP-UX AAA Server A.08.00.01 release, the HP-UX
AAA Server also performs certain client functionalities.
For more information, see Chapter 19 (page 286).
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