TACACS + is one of the technologies used to manage users. Using a concept consisting of AAA Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting. Authentication is to check the validity of the user is registered in the database. Authorization is limited user so that not just anyone can access the sistem in order to maintain security. Accounting is the recording of user activity for the network. TACACS + server can be used in a variety of topologies for authentication between routers that are connected to the PPP, the user log on the website, as well as user login to a hotspot. Authentication is used on the TACACS + username and password. User data can be stored in a variety of media both in flat files, MySQL, or LDAP.
Uploaded 27 January 2014