HP-UX Host Intrusion Detection System Version 4.4 Administrator Guide (5900-1634, April 2011)

About This Document
This document describes how to configure and administer the HP-UX HIDS software on HP-UX
servers and workstations running HP-UX 11i v3.
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Intended Audience
This document is for system managers or administrators, who configure and administer HIDS on
HP-UX 11i v3.
New and Changed Information in This Edition
HP-UX HIDS 4.4 is available on HP-UX 11i v3.
Publishing History
The printing date and part number in this guide indicate the current edition. The printing date
changes when a new edition is printed. Minor corrections and updates which are incorporated at
reprint do not cause the date to change. The part number changes when extensive technical changes
are incorporated.
New editions of this manual incorporate all material updated since the previous edition.
Edition 12 April 2011. Part number 5900-1634. Software Version 4.4
Edition 11 September 2009. Part number 5900-0439. Software Version 4.4
Edition 10 May 2009. Part number 5992-6529. Software Version 4.3
Edition 9 December 2008. Part number 5992-5843. Software Version 4.2
Edition 8 September 2007. Part number 5992-2108. Software Version 4.1
Edition 7 April 2007. Part number 5992-0705. Software Version 4.1
Edition 6 January 2006. Part number 5991-5199. Software Version 4.0
Edition 5 May 2005. Part number 5991-1162. Software Version 3.1.
Edition 4 October 2004. Part number J5083-90013. Software Version 3.0.
Edition 3 September 2003. Part number J5083-90011. Software Version 2.2.
Edition 2 December 2001. Part number J5083-90007. Software version V.0 (and 2.1),
published under the title HP Intrusion Detection System/9000 Administrator’s
Guide.
Edition 1 July 2000. Part number J5083-90001. Software Version 1.0, published under
the title HP Praesidium Intrusion Detection System/9000 Guide.
Document Organization
The HP-UX HIDS System Administrator's Guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction: Introduces HP-UX HIDS and provides information about its role in
enhancing host-level security within a network.
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