Lockout macro – Cyclades User's Guide User Manual

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Introduction

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Security

screen display) for selecting an authentication method and specifying an
authentication server (when needed).

The following table lists the tasks necessary for specifying authentication
methods using the Web Manager and the OSD:

Lockout Macro

This feature is configurable on each KVM port. It allows the KVM connected
servers to automatically switch to locked state when the AlterPath Viewer is
closed or an idle time-out occurs.

In addition, when a user tries to access a KVM connected server with a full or
read-write permission, the lockout macro command is sent to the server to
lock the current user and display the new login window.

Table 1-19: Tasks: Specifying Authentication Methods

Task

Where Documented/Notes

Choosing an authentication method
for the KVM/net

• Web Manager – “To Configure an

Authentication Method for KVM/net Logins”
on page 206

• OSD – “Notification Screens” on page 411

Choosing an authentication method
for the for all KVM ports

Web Manager – “To Configure an

Authentication Method for KVM/net Logins”
on page 206

• OSD – “General Configuration Screens [OSD]”

on page 362

Configuring a remote authentication
server

If configuring any authentication method other
than Local, an authentication server must be set up
for that method.

• Web Manager – “Configuring Authentication

Servers for Logins to the KVM/net and
Connected Devices” on page 208

• OSD – “Notification Screens” on page 411

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