User guide

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DSAuth Server
About the DSAuth Server
The DSAuth Server works in conjunction with the DSView management software component of
the DS Management Software suite to administer your site and authorize proper user access. You
may set audit logs to record full details of user access and individual KVM switching activity. You
may also specify a backup server for additional security.
Once the DSAuth Server and optional backup server are configured, use the DSView management
software to create and configure the type of access levels you want to provide for DS users within
your network environment.
Setting Up a DSAuth Server
The DSAuth software may be installed and configured on multiple computers to increase system
flexibility. For maximum security, a backup computer running the DSAuth software may be added
to an existing DS appliance or DSR switch installation.
The DS Management Software is designed to automatically determine the primary and backup
DSAuth Server. However, you may choose to change these settings at a later date.
To add a new DSAuth Server:
1. Load the DSView management software and select File - Select Authentication Server to
activate the Select Authentication Server dialog box.
2. Click the Add button on the right side of the dialog box.
3. You will be prompted for a name of the new server. You may enter it in the provided dialog box
or browse for it by clicking the Browse button.
4. You may also enter a backup DSAuth Server for the new server using the same method in the
provided field. If you do not wish to associate a backup, leave the field blank.
5. Click OK to exit and save changes.