What Is Server Authentication Server

A device used in network access control. An authentication server stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token).

What does a authentication server do?

A device used in network access control. An authentication server stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token).

How do I create an authentication server?

  1. In the admin console, choose Authentication > Auth. Servers.
  2. Select Local Authentication from the New list and then click New Server. The New Local Authentication page appears.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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