
Security
Avaya capitalizes on Linux’ security advantage
The Avaya servers run under the Linux operating system that has two important security features:
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●The Linux kernel is compiled with a set of options to precisely tailor its operation to maximize security consistent with required operation of the system. These include a number of
One-time passwords
Standard login accounts use static passwords that can be used multiple times to log in to a system. Anyone who can monitor the login messages can also capture passwords, and use the passwords to gain access. You can administer the Avaya servers for
Shell access
Access to a “shell” from which arbitrary commands can be executed is not granted by default to a login on an Avaya server. When a login is created, the system administrator can specify whether or not the account is permitted to have shell access. Accounts that are denied shell access can either log in to an Avaya Communication Manager administration screen or a Web page upon successful login. In both cases, the operations that these logins can perform are restricted. Generally, only people who perform hardware maintenance or software maintenance on the server need shell access permissions administered in their login accounts.