Chapter 6 Agentless Host Support Configuration Scenario

Basic Configuration Steps for Agentless Host Support

Before you assign the user groups, plan how to configure the user groups. For example, users associated with the user group can:

•Be denied access to the network

•Be limited by network access restrictions (NARs)

•Have specified password settings

For detailed information on how to set up user groups, refer to chapter 5 of the User Guide for Cisco Secure ACS 4.2, “User Group Management.”

Step 6: Enable Agentless Request Processing

To enable agentless request processing, you must set up a Network Access Profile that enables the feature. To create a NAP to enable agentless request processing:

Step 1 Create a new NAP.

See Create a New NAP, page 6-18for details.

Step 2 In the Protocols page, check the Allow Agentless Request Processing check box.

Step 3 In the Authentication section, configure MAB.

See Configure MAB, page 6-21for details.

Step 4 If you are using agentless request processing in a NAC environment, configure posture validation for the NAP.

See Enable Agentless Request Processing for a NAP, page 6-20for details.

Create a New NAP

To create a new NAP:

Step 1 In the navigation bar, click Network Access Profiles.

The Network Access Profiles page opens, as shown in Figure 6-8.

Figure 6-8 Network Access Profiles Page

Step 2 Click Add Profile,

 

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4.2 specifications

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