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Registration Control
TANDBERG VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE
Authentication
About Authentication for Local Registrations
The VCS can be configured to use a username and
In order to authenticate with the VCS, the endpoint must supply it with a username. For TANDBERG endpoints using H.323, the username is the endpoint’s Authentication ID; for TANDBERG endpoints using SIP it is the endpoint’s Authentication Username.
For details of how to configure
endpoints with a username and password, please consult the
endpoint manual.
In order to verify the identity of the device, the VCS needs access to a database on which all authentication credential information (usernames, passwords, and other relevant information) is stored. This database may be located either locally on the VCS, or on an LDAP Directory Server. The VCS looks up the endpoint’s username in the database and retrieves the authentication credentials for that entry. If the credentials match those supplied by the endpoint, the registration is allowed to proceed.
The VCS supports the ITU H.235 specification
[1]for authenticating the identity of H.323 network devices with which it communicates.
Configuring Authentication for Local Registrations
To configure endpoint Authentication options:
•VCS Configuration > Authentication > Configuration
You will be taken to the Authentication Configuration page (shown below).
•xConfiguration Authentication
Mode
On: all endpoints must authenticate with the VCS before registering.
Off: no authentication is required for endpoints.
The default is Off.
Database type
Determines which database the VCS will use during authentication.
LocalDatabase: the local database is used. You must configure the Local database to use this option.
LDAP: A remote LDAP database is used. You must configure the LDAP server to use this option.
The default is LocalDatabase.
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