Configuring the ldap authentication parameters, Enabling ldap authentication – Dell KVM 1082DS User Manual

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Configuring the Network Time Protocol
(NTP) Settings

The switch must have access to the current time to verify that certificates have
not expired. You can configure the switch to request time updates from the
NTP. To configure NTP settings in the on-board web interface:

1

Click NTP to open the NTP screen.

2

Click the Enable NTP box.

3

Enter the name of your network time source in the provided boxes. You
may also set an hour interval to specify how often to request time updates.
If the interval is set to 0, requests will only be made during RCS startup or
when changes to the Global - NTP menu are made.

4

Click Save.

Configuring the LDAP Authentication
Parameters

The Authentication panel allows RCS Administrators to configure the
parameters required to access LDAP Directory Services. When access requests
are received from users, the RCS can use LDAP protocols to send the username,
password, and other information to the Directory Service in determining what
authorization permissions the user has.

NOTE: The terms for establishing LDAP configuration are, KVM User, KVM
User Admin, and KVM Appliance Admin, They are equivalent to User, User
Administrator and RCS Administrator, respectively. The access levels have
not changed, but use the new terms as directed.

Enabling LDAP Authentication

The Operational Modes section on the LDAP Configuration Options screen
allows you to choose the appropriate type of LDAP services to use for user

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