LDAP – Cisco Storage Security
The LDAP provides centralized validation of users who attempt to gain access to a Cisco MDS 9000 switch. LDAP services are maintained in a database on an LDAP daemon that typically runs on a UNIX or Windows NT workstation. You must have access to and must configure an LDAP server before the configured LDAP features on your Cisco switch are available. LDAP provides for separate authentication and authorization facilities. LDAP allows for a single access control server (the LDAP daemon) in order to provide each service authentication and authorization independently. Each service can be tied into its own database in order to take advantage of other services available on that server or on the network, depending on the capabilities of the daemon. The LDAP client/server protocol uses TCP (TCP port 389) for transport requirements. Cisco MDS devices provide centralized authentication with use of the LDAP protocol. Clients establish a TCP…