Domains list

To add a domain to the Domains list in the Access Control properties, click Add on the Authentication tab to display the Add Authentication Domain dialog box.

To delete an authorization domain, select the name, then click Remove.

Add Authentication dialog box

The Add Authentication Domain dialog box contains the following properties:

  • Domain

    Enter an Internet or Windows domain name.

  • Indicate the Authentication mechanism:

    NIS

    The Network Information Service, version 1.

    NIS+

    The Network Information Service, version 2.

    PASSWD

    The local UNIX password file on the specified broker.

    VXPD

    A VxSS Private Database.

    WINDOWS

    A Windows Active Directory or Primary Domain Controller.

    Note:

    If the authentication domain is UNIX, enter the fully qualified domain name of the host that performs the authentication.

  • Broker

    The operating system of the broker machine supports the domain type of the authentication service.

    Indicate the host name or the IP address of the authentication broker.

  • Customize the port number of service

    Indicate the port number of the authentication broker (optional).

  • Description

    Include a description of the domain (optional).

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Add Authentication dialog box