CS402: Computer Communications and Networks

7.5: AAA Protocol, Network Remote Access, and Directory Services

• AAA Protocol URL

  Read this article and take notes on the following: authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) and where they are used.
  

• 7.5.1: Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)

  • Wikipedia: "RADIUS" URL

    Read this article and take notes on the following popular terms: Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS), roaming, realms, and proxy operations.
    

• 7.5.2: Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)

  • Wikipedia: "TACACS and TACACS+" URL

    Read these articles and take notes on the following: Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+), and how they are used in AAA Protocols.

• 7.5.3: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Directory Services

  • Wikipedia: "Lightweight Directory Access Protocol" URL

    Read this article and note the following terms: directory service, X.500, distinguished name (DN), and LDAP operations.

  • Wikipedia: "Directory Service" URL

    Read this article and note the following terms: directory service, X.500, distinguished name (DN), and LDAP operations.