Course Description
This two day course offers hands-on training on the installation and configuration of RSA SecurID system software including RSA Authentication Manager (RSA ACE/Server), RSA Authentication Agents (RSA ACE/Agent), and other system components. The subject matter in this course in conjunction with the study of RSA SecurID Administration topics prepares students for the RSA SecurID Certified Systems Engineer certification.
Course Fee: $1,795
Course Prerequisites
Microsoft Windows NT/2000 or Unix Administration; attendance at RSA SecurID Administration course, or demonstrable comparable knowledge.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the advanced Windows integration features of RSA SecurID software including Offline Authentication capability
- Install and configure RSA Authentication Agent software for local workstation, web access, and Windows domain protection
- Consolidate server populations using database tools and utilities
- Create redundant/failover systems and understand the role and capabilities of Replica servers
- Install and configure systems to use Remote Administration and RSA SecurID Quick Admin features
- Perform a product installation in a UNIX and/or Windows environment
- Plan and perform pre-installation analysis and preparation tasks for UNIX and Windows product installations
Course Outline
Unit 1 - Building a Security Solution
- Planning an RSA Authentication Manager Installation
- Using RSA Authentication Agents for Access Protection
- Including RADIUS and TACACS in your Planning
- Locating Servers
- Planning RSA ACE/Server Database Population
- Communicating Through Firewalls
Unit 2 - Installing RSA ACE/Server
- Pre-Installation Tasks
- RSA ACE/Server System and Platform Requirements
- System Preparation
- Post-Installation Tasks and Concerns in UNIX
- Post-Installation Tasks and Concerns in Windows
- System Configuration
- Configuring System Parameters
Unit 3 - Using RADIUS with RSA ACE/Server
- RADIUS Server Installation and Configuration
Unit 4 - Remote and Web Administration
- RSA ACE/Server Remote Administration
- RSA SecurID Quick Admin
Unit 5 - Server Consolidation
- Consolidating RSA ACE/Servers
Unit 6 - Managing Replicas
- Replica Management
- Lock Manager
Unit 7 - RSA ACE/Agent Configurations
- RSA ACE/Agents
- Local Access Authentication
- RSA Authentication Agent for Windows 6.1
- Communication and Data Flow at User Logon
- RSA Authentication Agent for Windows Components, Subcomponents, and Processes
- Configuring Local Access Authentication
- Windows Domain Configuration
- RSA ACE/Agent Version Compatibility and Load Balancing
- Upgrading to NT Agent Version 5.x
