Overview

Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) network security software helps you authenticate users by controlling access to an AAA client. The AAA client can be any one of many network devices that can be configured to defer authentication and authorization of network users to an AAA server. Cisco Secure ACS operates as a set of Windows services that control the authentication, authorization, and accounting of users accessing networks. This module describes features, functions, and architectures of Cisco Secure ACS and how to configure TACACS+ and RADIUS on Cisco routers and switches to work with Cisco Secure ACS.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows Server.

Students will be able to describe the function, features and architecture of the three components of Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows Server. Students will also be able to configure TACACS+ and RADIUS with the Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server.

PIX Security Appliance Command Reference

Cisco IOS Security Command Reference

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It is required that the student study the commands covered in the chapter using the labs and the Command Reference. Not all required commands are covered in sufficient detail in the text alone. Successful completion of this course requires a thorough knowledge of command syntax and application.