Hi, We have been using Cisco ACS for NT for 1 year. It is very easy to configure and learn it(easier than source code I suppose), but it is not stable software, sometimes it stops. Sometimes some functions does not work well, but the source of the problem might be the operating system(NT). I did not used Solaris version of this software. Some versions of Cisco ACS has security vulnerabilities. I didn't understand what you mean with enable password(router??). But you can find on the documantations, what this software can do, what can't(the rest). http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/pcat/sqasnt.htm Bulent Sahin ----- Vzg|n ]leti ----- Kimden: "Sean Young" Kime: Gvnderme tarihi: 27 Nisan 2001 Cuma 16:24 Konu: Differences between TACACS+ and Cisco ACS [7:2245] > Hi Everyone, > > The company I am working for is considering purchasing Cisco ACS > software. This piece of software will be running on Solaris platform. > Currently, I am using TACACS+ (self-supported software with source code) > on our environment running on both Solaris and linux platforms (Primary > TACACS is on Solaris and backup is on Linux). We've modified the source > code so that each user has his/her own privilige password so that we > have a record of who is doing what on the network devices (accounting > purpose). Everything is running smoothly and the company is happy with > the result. > > In my opinion, learning CLI in Unix/linux is not an easy task to master. > Because of this, I am solely responsible for the TACACS servers. Finding > someone to train for this thing is NOT an easy thing (thanks to Microsoft > mentality of POINT-and-CLICK attitude of new people coming into the IT > field these days). I've tried to train several people for this task but > it was unsuccessful. Because of this, the company is considering of > migrating the TACACS server from Solaris/Linux over to Microsoft Windows > platforms (YIKES) so that we can find additional support staffs. > The software package that we consider is Cisco ACS. I have several > questions regarding this package: > > 1) Is this software stable on a Windows platform? (Sorry I have to ask) > 2) How long does it take to train a newbie to be efficient with Cisco > ACS running on Winblows platform? > 3) Does Cisco ACS support enable privilege for each individual user (i.e > does each user have his/own enable password)? > > If anyone has done it before or have a similar experience, I would like > to hear from you. > > Many thanks. > Sean > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=2259&t=2245 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]