Technical Document RAD-Series AAA Server Getting Started Guide Version 7.
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RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Table of Contents About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Load Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Define Access Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Define Local Realms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Save Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide About this Document Welcome to RAD-Series AAA Server software. This guide will help you get started with: • Installing the software • Basic server configuration for a wired or wireless network • Basic server administration Consult the RAD-Series Administrator’s Guide for advanced configuration and administration instructions. Audience This Getting Started Guide is for Network and Systems Administrators who must install and configure the AAA Server.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Preparation Before installing the software: • Be sure the host machine meets minimum system requirements • Bring all software up to required patch levels • If upgrading, read the section on Upgrading below and decide how you will handle previously installed components System Requirements Each licensed copy of the AAA Server can be installed on one machine.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Java Run-Time Environment The Server Manager can be accessed from any workstation with a browser and the Java RunTime Environment (JRE) installed. The JRE is required to run applets that are part of the Server Manager graphical user interface. Download and install the JRE on each machine you will use as an administrator workstation. You can download the JRE from: /http://www.java.com/downloads/ Upgrading Version 7.1.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide 2 Restart the server, Remote Control, and Server Manager programs. Certificates The AAA Serversoftware is delivered with a certificate, key file, and self-signed certificate authority list that can be used for preliminary testing. However, if your application requires certificates, you should replace these with your own files before the server goes into production.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Installation Installation Process The AAA Server installation process is: 1 Install software components on server machine(s). 2 Start the Server Manager program. 3 Start the Remote Control program on any machines where it is installed. 4 Access the Server Manager. 5 Add remote servers (if any) to Server Manager. 6 Start the server(s) from Server Manager. 7 Test installation using the preset configuration.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Installing RAD-Series Software To install the software: 1 Log on as root. 2 Run the installer: # sh /download directory path/RAD-Series.7.1.0.linux.i686.bin Note: The installer will prompt you for each step of the process. To return to a previous step, enter back until you reach the form you need. To exit the installer, enter quit. 3 Enter the option number for each component to install on this machine, separated by commas (no spaces).
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide 7 Enter a Server Manager user name. This is the name you’ll use to log on to Server Manager. The default is adminaaa. 8 Enter a Server Manager password. This is the password you’ll use to log on to Server Manager. The default is adminaaa. Interlink Networks, Inc.
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RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Uninstalling RAD-Series Software The RAD-Series software is delivered with an uninstall script, raduninstall, found in the uninstall subdirectory of the server directory (default /opt/aaa/uninstall). 1 Login and change directory to /server directory/uninstall. 2 Run raduninstall. 3 When prompted, press Enter. 4 Manually delete any files modified since installation.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Changing the Server Manager Port If you can’t use the default port of 8080 for Server Manager: 1 In a text editor, open the file server.xml (in /opt/tomcat/conf by default). 2 Locate the following lines: PAGE 15RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide 3 If this is the first time you’re accessing Server Manager, enter the user name and password again to authenticate to the Java Run-Time Environment. You’ll see the Server Manager Administration page, with localhost listed in the Status frame. Bookmark this page in your browser for ease of access later on.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Testing Server Installation The AAA Server is delivered with a very simple wired network configuration designed to help you test that the server is installed and authenticating correctly (using password authentication). We recommend running this test before proceeding with server configuration. 1 Follow the procedure above to start the server in Server Manager. 2 With the server still selected, click the Status button in the main area.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Configuration The topics in this section will help you begin to set up the server for your network. After completing them, see the RAD-Series Administrator’s Guide to finish your server configuration. Configuration Process The basic configuration process is: 1 Load existing configurations into Server Manager. 2 Define network access devices. 3 Define local realms, including: • Realm name • Authentication method • Users 4 Save configuration to server.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide 1 2 3 4 1 Navigation frame—In this area, you choose the tasks you want to perform on the selected servers. The Workspace frame changes according to your selection. 2 Status frame—This area shows the servers in your installation and their current on/off status.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Basic Server Configuration Before beginning server configuration, set up all your network devices, and list all shared secrets and device vendors. You’ll need this information to complete the server configuration. To start configuring the AAA Server, access Server Manager. To quit configuration at any time, just close your browser. Load Configurations Load the current server configurations into the Server Manager workspace.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Define Local Realms If any of your users are required to enter a realm name to log in to the network (e.g.: @yourcompany.com), enter the: • Realm name—any realm you’ve defined, or a fully-qualified DNS name, provided it’s what appears in the login string • Authentication methods used by the realm • User storage type • User profiles, if using local storage Enter as many realms as are needed.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Save Configurations After you’ve completed the basic server configuration in Server Manager, save the configuration to the server. If you’re running several AAA Servers with the same configuration, you can select all the servers and push the new configuration to them at once. 1 In the Navigation frame, click Save Configuration. 2 In the Workspace frame, select the server(s). 3 Click Save.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide • Where possible, store hashed passwords in user profiles. Interlink Networks, Inc.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Basic Server Administration Basic administration for AAA Servers can be done using the Server Manager Administration page. You can run any of these commands on several servers at once. Just select all the servers to be included from the Status frame. 1 Access the Server Manager. 2 Choose Administration from the Navigation frame. 3 In the Status frame, select the server(s) by checking the box.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Licensing The RAD-Series license enables a base set of features and limits the number of concurrent user sessions that the software maintains. The license may also enable and disable optional modules that extend the base feature set. Initially, the software operates under an evaluation license with the full RAD-Series feature set. The evaluation license lasts 30 days, during which you can review the user documentation and other advanced features of the server.
RAD-Series 7.1 Getting Started Guide Technical Support Web Site In addition to our printed product documentation, we offer free and unlimited support information on our web site. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at: http://www.interlinknetworks.com/support/faq7-1.htm You’ll find a continuously updated list of solutions to common problems, instructions for advanced configuration tasks, and inter operability information. Help Desk RAD-Series software is covered for a 30-day warranty period.
