Cisco Systems OL-4015-08 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

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Cisco Router and Security Device Manager Version 2.2 User’s Guide
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Authentication, Authorization, and
Accounting
Cisco IOS Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) is an
architectural framework for configuring a set of three independent security
functions in a consistent manner. AAA provides a modular way of perfor ming
authentication, authorization, and accounting services.
Cisco IOS AAA provides the following benefits:
•Increased flexibility and control
•Scalability
•Standardized authentication methods. SDM enables you to configure the
Remote Authentication Dialin User Service (RADIUS), and the Terminal
Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) authentication
methods.
AAA Main Window
This window provides a summary view of the AAA configuration on the router.
To view more detailed information or to edit the AAA configuration, click the
appropriate node on the AAA tree.