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Requirements
The following components are required for authorization and authentication:
nA remote administrator
nThe Web switch with authentication and authorization protocol support, acting as a client
in the AA model
nA back-end authentication and authorization server that performs the following functions:
Authenticates remote administrators
Checks the remote administrator’s authorization to access the switch
Optionally, tracks and logs the administrator’s activity while logging on
nAn AA database that contains information about authorized administrators and their spe-
cific capabilities and privileges