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Introduction to AAA Server
AAA Server Architecture
Chapter 114
You can find out more information about these files by referring to the HP-UX AAA Server
Administrator’s Guide. Each configuration file also contains comments with examples.
AATV Plug-Ins
Define actions to perform functions, such as authenticating requests, authorizing, and
logging. Built-in actions support authentication of users from information in different storage
methods. The AATV plug-in files are in /opt/aaa/aatv/.
The Software Engine: Finite State Machine
In the Finite State Machine, a request will transition through a series of states, starting with
a state that includes possible starting events. The first action specified to be called in response
to an initial authentication request would return a value, an event that determines the next
state to transition to. Within each state, the next action is triggered by an event (based on
previous state and action and a value, typically ACK or NAK, returned by the previous
action), which in turn directs the flow of the request to another state, until an End state is
reached.
iaaaAgent.conf Specifies how often the AAA server’s SNMP
subagent will check to see if a master agent is
active.
EAP.authfile Used to configure EAP authentication for user
profiles.
db_srv.opt The configuration script for the db_srv
environment variables.
engine.config Called by aaa.config, this file stores most of the
AAA server properties.
Table 1-1 HP-UX AAA Server Configuration Files (Continued)
File Description