HP Identity Driven Manager Software Series - Manual (Page 15)

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About ProCurve Identity Driven Manager
Terminology
Endpoint Integrity Also referred to as "Host Integrity," this refers to the use of applications that
check hosts attempting to connect to the network to ensure they meet
requirements for configuration and security. Generally to make sure that virus
checking and spyware applications are in place and up to date.
IDM Agent The IDM Agent resides on the RADIUS server. It inspects incoming authenti-
cation requests, and inserts appropriate authorization information (IDM
Access Profiles) into the outgoing authentication reply.
QoS Quality of Service, relates to the priority given to outbound traffic sent from
the user to the rest of the network.
RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service, (though it also applies to authen-
tication service in non-dial-in environments)
RADIUS Server A server running the RADIUS application on your network. This server
receives user connection requests from the switch, authenticates users, and
then returns all necessary information to the edge device.
Realm A Realm is similar to an Active Directory Domain, but it works across non-
Windows (Linux, etc.) systems. Generally specified in User-name as
"user@realm."
VLAN A port-based Virtual LAN configured on the switch. When the client connec-
tion terminates, the port drops its membership in the VLAN.