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DSAdmin and DSAuthentication Service create and manage user permissions with DES encrypted security

An administrator describes the configuration of computers attached to the DSR using an application called DSAdmin. Once the topology is described, the administrator then establishes which computers a user has permission to access. Usernames and passwords are derived from Windows NT, eliminating the need for redundant user databases. Once the topology is established, the DSAuthentication Service software manages the system’s user permissioning. DSView polls the server for access permissions on power-up and every time a switch is initiated for the most current permissions possible. A refresh is also available for immediate updates to a user’s access profile. In addition to the permissioning function, the DSAuthentication Service also stores pertinent information about attached devices in a database. Room location, rack location and computer type can all be stored for quick reference.

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Figure 1.1: Example DSR Configuration

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Contents DSR Power on DSR USA Notification Canadian Notification Table of Contents Page Product Overview Page DSView provides simple point and click access to any server Features and BenefitsAccess the DSR via network connection Reduce cable bulkTCP/IP Safety Precautions DSR Model ComparisonRack mount safety considerations Installation Page Additional items needed Getting StartedSupplied with the DSR Verification of Ethernet/computer connectionsSetting up your network DSR in a Network ConfigurationInstalling the DSR Unit Basic DSR ConfigurationTo install the DSR hardware To configure the DSR hardwareTo adjust the mouse acceleration To connect a Dsriq module to each serverTo connect and power up your DSR To install your DS softwareLocal Port Operation Page Controlling your System at the Local Port To access the Main dialog boxOscar Status Symbols Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersSoft switching Selecting serversOscar navigation basics Oscar GUISetup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers Configuring OscarTo access the Setup menu Changing the display behaviorTo set a delay time for Oscar GUI To access the Menu dialog boxTo set the Switch Mode Oscar Status Flags To access the Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag To determine how the status flag is displayedTo access the Security dialog box Setting console securityTo set or change the password To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To password protect your consoleTo remove password protection from your console To log in to your consoleAssigning server names To exit the screen saver modeTo access the Names dialog box To turn off the screen saverTo assign names to servers Resetting your Keyboard and MouseTo reset the mouse and keyboard values To list servers alphabetically by nameDisplaying Version Information To display version informationDSR Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Page Network Configuration menu Accessing the Terminal MenuTerminal applications menu commands Security Configuration menuFirmware Management menu Enable Debug Messages menuSet/Change Password menu To activate securityTo change the password Exit menuDSR Installer/User Guide Appendices Page Appendix a Flash Upgrades To upload a new Flash fileAppendix B Technical Specifications Server PortsAppendix C Technical Support DSR Installer/User Guide Limited Warranty For Technical Support