VxSS Components

When you install VxSS, you're installing and configuring the following services and client software:

• Authentication (At Server, At Client)

Authentication is the process of proving your identity to the VxSS system. Authentication is accomplished by communicating with the daemon which, in turn, validates your identity with the operating system.

For more information on authentication or the authentication daemon (vxatd), see the VERITAS Security Services Administrator's Guide found on the VxSS installation CD.

• Authorization (Az Server, Az Client)

Authorization is the process of verifying that an identity has permission to perform the desired action. NetBackup verifies permissions with the authorization daemon for most actions. In many cases, NetBackup alters what information is accessible from the command line and Administration Console.

For more information on authorization or the authorization daemon (vxazd), see the VERITAS Security Services Administrator's Guide found on the VxSS installation CD.