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Chapter 3: DSAuth Server 25
To update port and channel information in the DSAuth Server database:
1. From the DSView management software window, select a DSR switch, CPS810 appliance or
CPS1610 appliance.
2. Select Tools - Update with Appliance Names. A dialog box will appear and prompt you to
confirm updating the port and channel names for the appliance to those in the DSAuth
Server database.
3. Click Yes. Another dialog box will appear prompting you to confirm the update. Continue to
step 4.
- or -
Click No to exit the command.
4. Click Yes to confirm the update.
The port and channel names in the DSAuth Server database
are updated, based on the currently appliance values.
- or -
Click No to exit the command.
Forcing a Full Resynchronization
If the integrity of the DS topology view of the backup server should come into question or if a PC is
moved to control a different DS topology view, a full resynchronization should be performed. This
will force a check of all elements and should only be performed when necessary as it consumes a
great deal of time and network bandwidth.
To force a full resynchronization:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel and double-click on the DS Auth
Configuration icon. The DSAuth Configuration dialog box will appear.
2. Select your backup DSAuth Server and select the Force Full Resynchronization checkbox.
3. Click OK to begin the resynchronization.
Using a Backup Server for Authentication
By default, the DS management software and DSWebview software always attempt to use the
primary DSAuth Server. If communication cannot be established with the primary server, the DS
management software and DSWebview software will attempt to use a backup server if one has
been configured in your system.
When an action is performed that requires communication with the primary server and
communication cannot be established, a message box will appear and prompt you to decide if you
wish for the system to use the backup authentication server. Click Yes to allow the system to use the
backup server. If you click No, the action will not be performed.
NOTE: The backup server may not contain all functionality available on the primary server.