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4DSR Installer/User Guide

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