HP-UX AAA Server A.08.02.10 Administrator's Guide HP-UX 11i v3 (T1428-90093, November 2013)

Access-Accept data packet often includes authorization information that specifies the services the
user can access and other session information, such as a timeout value that indicates when the
user must be disconnected from the system.
When the client receives an Access-Accept packet, it generates an Accounting-Request to start the
session and send the request to the server. The Accounting-Request data packet describes the type
of service being delivered and the user of the service. The server then responds with an
Accounting-Response to acknowledge that the request was successfully received and recorded.
The user's session ends when the client generates an Accounting-Request that is triggered by the
user, the client, or an interruption in service-to stop the session. The server acknowledges the
Accounting-Request with an Accounting-Response.
Product Structure
The HP-UX AAA Server is based on the client-server architecture. The HP-UX AAA Server consists
of the following components:
• HP-UX AAA Server daemon, libraries, and utilities
• The AAA Server Manager program that performs administration and configuration tasks from
a web browser for one or more AAA servers
• Documentation (Administrator’s Guide, READMEs, and the Secure LAN Advisor help system)
NOTE: To secure the communication between the Server Manager and HP-UX AAA Server, install
the Server Manager and the HP-UX AAA Server in a secure network.
HP-UX AAA Server Daemon, Libraries, and Utilities
The server daemon, libraries, and utilities perform the authentication, authorization, and accounting
functions while processing requests. The HP-UX AAA Server also includes the AAA RMI objects.
The RMI objects provide communication between the HP-UX AAA Server and the HP-UX
Tomcat-based Servlet Engine which hosts the HP-UX AAA Server Manager.
HP-UX AAA Server Manager Program
The HP-UX AAA Server Manager utilizes the HP-UX Tomcat-based Servlet Engine to provide a
configuration interface between a web browser and one or more HP-UX AAA Servers. The Server
Manager is used for configuring and managing the servers. In addition, the Server Manager can
retrieve logged server sessions and accounting information for an administrator. By specifying a
set of HP-UX AAA Servers, the Server Manager can be used to manage a group of HP-UX AAA
Servers with a common configuration.
Documentation
The following documentation is accessible through the Server Manager:
• Context-sensitive help on the Server Manager's buttons and options
• A Secure LAN Advisor help system to guide you through securing your Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLANs) with the HP-UX AAA Server. The Secure LAN Advisor provides information
only; it does not edit configuration files
• The HP-UX AAA Server Administrator's Guide in .pdf format. Use this document for step-by-step
instructions on configuring the HP-UX AAA Server.
IMPORTANT: For the most recent product documentation, see http://www.docs.hp.com.
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